Beschreibung:
Alexander Bain's biography, published in 1882, of Scots-born political philosopher and empiricist James Mill (1773-1836).
Preface; 1. Early life in Scotland. 1773-1802; 2. Start in London. 1802-8; 3. History of India, Edinburgh Review, Philanthropist, education movement. 1808-18; 4. Appointment to the India House. 1819-23; 5. Articles in the supplement to the Encyclopaedia Britannica. 1816-23; 6. Westminster Review; 7. Closing years: India charter, London Review: 'Fragment on Mackintosh'; 8. Review of latest writings: Political Economy: 'Analysis of the Human Mind': fragment on Mackintosh; 9. Character and influence; Appendix.