The Autobiography of John Stuart Mill
is a memoir by the 19th-century philosopher and economist John Stuart Mill, published posthumously in 1873. It provides insight into his intellectual development, personal struggles, and reflections on philosophy, politics, and education.
The book traces Mill's life from his rigorous childhood education, orchestrated by his father, James Mill, to his career as a philosopher and political thinker. It offers a rare glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential figures in liberal thought.
Mill's autobiography is valuable not just as a personal account but as a reflection on education, mental development, and the evolution of liberal thought. It provides context for his later philosophical works and is a key document for understanding 19th-century intellectual history.