Describes the philosopher's life from his development as a child prodigy, to his near suicide at the age of twenty-one, through his growth as a philosopher and social thinker.

Through Mill's autobiography, the social and political climate of nineteenth century England comes alive. The reader is given new insights into the events of an age: the reform movements, the English-Irish question, the development of democratic principles. With candor and perception, Mill discusses these issues and explains how they influenced his writing and thinking.

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The Autobiography of John Stuart Mill is written by the author who was a 19th century British philosopher, economist, and a member of parliament. John Stuart Mill wrote some of the most important political works including On Liberty, Utilitarianism, and Representative Government. Mill's autobiography is an important work for those interested in understanding the life of this great political thinker and is highly recommended for those that are interested in John Stuart Mill and those who have read his other works and are interested in learning more about John Stuart Mill.