John Stuart Mill; His Life and Works
Gelesen von Bill Boerst
Various
(4,5 Sterne; 7 Bewertungen)
This biography is actually a series of essays by prominent personalities of the time that shed light on John Stuart Mill's life and areas of endeavor. Those areas include his experiences in India House, his moral character, certain botanical explorations, how effective he was as a critic, studies in morals and the law, and discoveries concerning political economy. They also explore ideas concerning his influence on institutions of higher learning, accomplishments as a politician, and fame as a philosopher. (Summary by Bill Boerst) (2 hr 33 min)
Chapters
Bewertungen
Excellent read
Horatio Drake
(5 Sterne)
This got me intrigued to read some of Mill's books, and his father James Mill's "History of British India." Again, Bill Boerst did an excellent job in reading.