John Stuart Mill (1806-1973) was an influential British philosopher and economist who was also a Member of Parliament (MP) and worked for the East India Company.
A liberal classical economist, Mill was a proponent of individual rights, progressive social policies, and utilitarianism (which promotes actions that bring “the greatest benefit to the greatest number of people”).
Mill believed that economic theory and philosophy, along with social consciousness, should play a role in politics and shape public policy.
– Mill’s most famous works include The Principles of Political Economy, Utilitarianism, On Liberty and The Subjugation of Women.