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Autobiography

John Stuart Mill
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Autobiography

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1990

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John Stuart Mill

Autobiography

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1990
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

England • 19th century

Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Autobiography by John Stuart Mill is a profound account of Mill's life journey, detailing his rigorous education, intellectual development, and philosophical evolution. Emphasizing person-first language, the work explores Mill's influential relationships, personal challenges, and contributions to social and political thought, while reflecting on the shaping of his moral and ethical beliefs.

Informative

Contemplative

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

3.9

1,150 ratings

63%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

John Stuart Mill's Autobiography is praised for its insightful reflection on the development of a leading intellectual. Readers appreciate its honesty and Mill's vivid recollection of formative experiences. However, some find it dense and challenging due to its philosophical depth. Overall, it offers a profound glimpse into Mill's life and thought processes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Autobiography?

A reader who enjoys philosophical introspection, intellectual history, and insights into 19th-century thought and society would find Autobiography by John Stuart Mill engaging. Similar audiences might appreciate The Education of Henry Adams for its reflective and intellectual narrative.

3.9

1,150 ratings

63%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

England • 19th century

Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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