Who was John Stuart Mill’s father?

John Stuart Mill’s father was James Mill (1773–1836), a prominent Scottish philosopher, historian, and economist.12

James Mill was a leading figure in the school of thought known as philosophical radicalism, or utilitarianism, and he was a close associate of Jeremy Bentham. He is well known for his work History of British India and his contributions to political theory, including his advocacy for representative democracy and wide suffrage.1

James Mill was also a strict disciplinarian who took full responsibility for his son's education, providing him with an intensive academic upbringing that included the study of Greek, Latin, mathematics, and political economy from a very young age.2