Harriet Taylor Mill - forgotten mother of Liberalism

'Harriet Taylor Mill was the mother of liberalism and she was erased' - Ian Dunt.

Harriet Taylor and John Stuart Mill's joint intellectual partnership laid the foundation stones for modern liberalism. However, while John Stuart Mill is famous as the father of liberalism, Harriet Taylor and her contribution to the history of ideas have been excised from the intellectual record.

In his autobiography John Stuart Mill claimed Harriet as joint author of most of the books and articles published under his name, in particular On Liberty which he dedicated to her. She was a woman ahead of her time, arguing for universal education as being in the best social and economic interest of the nation, and advocating strongly for women's rights. We need Harriet Taylor Mill and her dedication to liberal values now more than ever!

Ian Dunt has compiled an impressive amount of research on Harriet Taylor Mill's life and work whilst researching his brilliant book, How To Be A Liberal. Please join us, on Monday 13th September at 7pm, for a rare opportunity to hear her fascinating story and the history of her intellectual and romantic partnership. Follow this link for details and registration https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/harriet-taylor-mill-the-forgotten-mother-of-liberalism-tickets-168935613969

Ian Dunt is the editor of Politics.co.uk, the author of Brexit: What The Hell Happens Now? and a host on the Remainiacs podcast. He writes for a variety of newspapers and magazines and appears regularly on TV and radio.

Watch a recording of the event here.