Reproduced by DUOPAGE PROCESS in the U.S. of America Micro Photo Division Bell & Howell Company Cleveland 12. Ohio TAFT FUND PHILOS. S8 Preface The material which goes to make up this book has been accumulated during a number of years of interest in Mill's life and writings. Even in our own time, with its increasing historical perspective, Mill continues to be thought of primarily as an exponent of utilitarianism, the association psychology, "classical" economic theory, and various brands of political reform. It seems worth while to emphasize his warm and winning personality, and to show that underlying all his interest in economic and social reform was a predominant interest in the development of individuality as the only satisfactory basis for social life. In the business of writing this essay Professor Herbert C. Schneider of Columbia University has given generously of his time and interest. Grateful acknowledgment is due also to Professors John Dewey, Emery Neff, and R. G. Tugwell for valuable criticism and suggestions. To Professor Dickinson S. Miller, formerly of Columbia University and the General Theological Seminary, now of Smith College, an ardent admirer of John Stuart Mill, I owe a debt of gratitude that I cannot well express. THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH HOUSE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO C. L. S. 812 2 4 JI 31 N |