james mill

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Noun james mill has 1 sense

Mill, James Mill - Scottish philosopher who expounded Bentham's utilitarianism; father of John Stuart Mill (1773-1836)
--₁ is a kind of philosopher

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James Mill

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James Mill was a Scottish philosopher, historian, and economist who lived between 1773 and 1836. He was a prominent member of the utilitarian movement and a supporter of Jeremy Bentham. Mill believed in rationalism, advocating for the application of reason and logic in all aspects of life.

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Noun: James Mill, a Scottish philosopher and economist.

Example Sentence: James Mill's influential writings greatly contributed to the development of classical utilitarianism.

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