Quotes by James Mill
1773 – 1836
James Mill (1773-1836) was an early 19th century Philosophic Radical, journalist, and editor from Scotland. He was very influenced by Jeremy Bentham’s ideas about utilitarianism which he applied to the study of British India, political economy, and electoral reform.
Bio
Mill wrote on the British corn laws, free trade, comparative advantage, the history of India, and electoral reform. His son, John Stuart, after a rigorous home education, became one of the leading English classical liberals in the 19th century.
See the Liberty Matters online discussion on James Mill on Liberty and Governance
Property Rights
James Mill on the natural disposition to accumulate property (1808)
War & Peace
James Mill likens the expence and economic stagnation brought about by war to a “pestilential wind” which ravages the country (1808)
Class
James Mill on the “sinister interests” of those who wield political power (1825)
Class
James Mill on the ruling Few and the subject Many (1835)
Parties & Elections
James Mill on Who are to watch the watchmen? (1835)
Economics
James Mill’s formulation of “Say’s Law” (1808)
Origin of Government
James Mill on Government Power
Women’s Rights
James Mill on Women and Representative Government
Origin of Government
James Mill on the Nature of Those Who Govern