October 08

Harriet Taylor Mill was born in 1807 in London and became an advocate for women’s rights and social reform. She married John Stuart Mill in 1851 and collaborated closely with him on works about liberty and justice. Taylor Mill argued for gender equality, legal rights for women, and the importance of individuality. Her essay 'The Enfranchisement of Women,' published posthumously in 1851, became a foundational feminist text. She influenced the writing of Mill's 'On Liberty' and contributed to discussions on utilitarian ethics. Taylor Mill spoke publicly against slavery and promoted education and employment opportunities for women. She died in 1858, remembered as a pioneering voice in feminist and liberal thought.

Born in 1951, Stimson earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from Yale University. He has held academic positions at Duke University and Harvard University. Stimson's research focuses on American political theory, including the Federalist Papers and democratic theory. He authored several influential books, such as The American Revolution and the Meaning of Democracy. His work combines historical analysis with political philosophy to explore the foundations of American governance. Stimson continues to lecture and write, contributing to scholarly debates on democracy and rights.