The Westminster Review
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The Westminster Review was a British periodical founded in 1824 and active until 1914. It was established by Jeremy Bentham and James Mill as an organ for the philosophical radicals. This publication emerged during a period of significant development in critical reviews, which often served as forums for contemporary political, literary, and artistic discussions. The Westminster Review was known for its political focus, distinguishing it from other reviews of the era.1
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Sir John Bowring…economist Jeremy Bentham started the Westminster Review in 1824 as a vehicle for the views of English radicals, Bowring became coeditor of the publication, and he subsequently took over its entire management. From the 1820s on he published studies in and translations of the literatures of eastern Europe and also…
Read More…economist Jeremy Bentham started the Westminster Review in 1824 as a vehicle for the views of English radicals, Bowring became coeditor of the publication, and he subsequently took over its entire management. From the 1820s on he published studies in and translations of the literatures of eastern Europe and also…
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George EliotEarly years…Progress of the Intellect in The Westminster Review (January 1851), she decided to settle in London as a freelance writer, and in January 1851 she went to board with the Chapmans at 142, Strand.
Read More…Progress of the Intellect in The Westminster Review (January 1851), she decided to settle in London as a freelance writer, and in January 1851 she went to board with the Chapmans at 142, Strand.
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John Stuart MillEarly life and career…with the founding of the Westminster Review, which was the organ of the philosophical radicals. In 1825 he began work on an edition of Bentham’s Rationale of Judicial Evidence (5 vol., 1827). He took part eagerly in discussions with the many individuals of distinction who came to his father’s house…
Read More…with the founding of the Westminster Review, which was the organ of the philosophical radicals. In 1825 he began work on an edition of Bentham’s Rationale of Judicial Evidence (5 vol., 1827). He took part eagerly in discussions with the many individuals of distinction who came to his father’s house…
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