Person    | Male  Born 6/4/1773  Died 23/6/1836

James Mill

Categories: Philosophy

Countries: Scotland

Political philosopher. Born at Northwater Bridge, Logie Pert, Forfarshire, Scotland. He was a founder of classical economics with David Ricardo. His 'History of British India' contains a complete denunciation and rejection of Indian culture and civilisation. Father of John Stuart Mill

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