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John Stuart Mills

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

JOHN STUART MILLS

PRESENTED BY:TARA RIVERA
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BIOGRAPHY

  • Born May 20th 1806
  • Died in 1873
  • Economist, Political Scientist,
  • Philosopher, Scholar,
  • And Author.

IT STARTED EARLY

  • Started his study of greek at age 3.
  • Latin at age 8.
  • Started embracing utilitarianism
  • in his early teens.
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Known for:
John Stuart Mill has been called the most influential English speaking philosopher of the 19th century.

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UTILITARIANISM

"ACTIONS ARE RIGHT IF THEY PROMOTE HAPPINESS FOR A MAJORITY."

MENTAL BREAK

  • Suffered a mental break down
  • Made him rethink his life's work
  • Which was utilitarianism
  • Believed he was emotionally stunted
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A NEW BEGINNING

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