The English Utilitarians, Volume 2 (of 3) / James Mill

The study examines James Mill's life and intellectual leadership within the utilitarian movement, tracing his upbringing, association with Bentham, and influence on reform campaigns. It analyzes political doctrines—government, Whiggism, conservatism, socialism—and surveys law, economic, and church reform efforts. Detailed chapters assess the economic theories of Malthus and Ricardo and the debates they provoked, and consider dissenting economic views. Philosophical sections evaluate contemporary psychology and ethics, including James Mill's analytic approach, while final chapters explore religious thought and its reception among utilitarians. The treatment blends biographical narrative with critical exposition of ideas and reformist activity.