Quotes by James Mill

About James Mill:


James Mill was a Scottish historian, economist, political theorist, and philosopher. He was a founder of classical economics, together with David Ricardo, and the father of John Stuart Mill, the philosopher of liberalism. His influential History of British India contains a complete denunciation and rejection of Indian culture and civilisation. He divided Indian history into three parts: Hindu, Muslim and British.

Author Bio


  • NameJames Mill
  • DescriptionScottish historian, economist, political theorist and philosopher
  • BornApril 6, 1773
  • DiedJune 23, 1836
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionPhilosopher; Theologian; Economist; Linguist; Historian; Author; Translator; Teacher; Essayist