All His Father’s Sins
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This chapter explores the life and thought of John Stuart Mill’s father, James Mill. It seeks to unravel his journey from pursuing the calling of an ordained Christian minister in the Church of Scotland to parting ways with the Christian faith altogether. It will also seek to understand James Mill’s mature critique of religion, as well as that of his friend the Utilitarian philosopher Jeremy Bentham, the author of several works critical of traditional Christianity. The unhappy marriage of John Stuart Mill’s parents is presented as a vital background for understanding his future choices and convictions. The Christian identity of his mother and siblings are also presented.
2019 ◽
pp. 199-212
2007 ◽
Vol 86
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pp. 278-313
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2017 ◽
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1953 ◽
Vol 288
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pp. 204-205
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2021 ◽
Vol 1
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pp. 45-63
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