Autobiography
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Autobiography is John Stuart Mill’s introspective memoir that traces his intellectual development, personal crises, and philosophical evolution as a leading 19th-century thinker.
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| Autobiography canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Autobiography Context triple: [John Stuart Mill, notableWork, Autobiography]
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Memoirs
Memoirs is a scholarly publication series of the Geological Society of London featuring in-depth monographs and comprehensive studies in the geosciences.
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B.
Diary
"Diary" is a soulful R&B song by Alicia Keys, known for its intimate lyrics and rich, piano-driven production.
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C.
Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie
Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie is the self-written life story of the Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist, detailing his rise from poverty to becoming one of the wealthiest men of his era and his philosophy of giving away his fortune.
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D.
Life and Times of Frederick Douglass
Life and Times of Frederick Douglass is the third and most comprehensive autobiography of the famed abolitionist and orator, chronicling his life from enslavement through his later political and diplomatic career.
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E.
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave
"Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave" is a landmark 1845 autobiography that powerfully recounts Douglass’s experiences in slavery and his journey to freedom, becoming a foundational work of American abolitionist literature.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Autobiography Target entity description: Autobiography is John Stuart Mill’s introspective memoir that traces his intellectual development, personal crises, and philosophical evolution as a leading 19th-century thinker.
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A.
Memoirs
Memoirs is a scholarly publication series of the Geological Society of London featuring in-depth monographs and comprehensive studies in the geosciences.
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B.
Diary
"Diary" is a soulful R&B song by Alicia Keys, known for its intimate lyrics and rich, piano-driven production.
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C.
Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie
Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie is the self-written life story of the Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist, detailing his rise from poverty to becoming one of the wealthiest men of his era and his philosophy of giving away his fortune.
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D.
Life and Times of Frederick Douglass
Life and Times of Frederick Douglass is the third and most comprehensive autobiography of the famed abolitionist and orator, chronicling his life from enslavement through his later political and diplomatic career.
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E.
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave
"Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave" is a landmark 1845 autobiography that powerfully recounts Douglass’s experiences in slavery and his journey to freedom, becoming a foundational work of American abolitionist literature.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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memoir ⓘ philosophical autobiography ⓘ |
| author | John Stuart Mill ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| discusses |
development of Mill’s utilitarian philosophy
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individual liberty ⓘ liberal political thought ⓘ role of poetry and art in Mill’s life ⓘ women’s rights ⓘ |
| firstPublishedPosthumously | true ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
John Stuart Mill’s childhood education
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John Stuart Mill’s mental breakdown in his twenties ⓘ John Stuart Mill’s recovery and emotional development ⓘ John Stuart Mill’s relationship with Harriet Taylor Mill ⓘ John Stuart Mill’s relationship with Jeremy Bentham ⓘ John Stuart Mill’s relationship with his father James Mill ⓘ |
| genre |
autobiography
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non-fiction ⓘ |
| hasMainCharacter | John Stuart Mill ⓘ |
| hasOCLCNumber | 2287085 ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | first-person narrative ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
James Mill’s educational theories
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utilitarianism of Jeremy Bentham ⓘ |
| isConsidered |
classic of philosophical autobiography
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key source on John Stuart Mill’s life ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| notableFor |
detailed account of rigorous early education
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introspective analysis of mental crisis ⓘ reflection on evolution of liberal thought ⓘ |
| placeOfPublication |
London, England
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surface form:
London
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| publicationYear | 1873 ⓘ |
| publisher | Longmans, Green, Reader, and Dyer ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
On Liberty
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The Subjection of Women ⓘ Utilitarianism ⓘ |
| structure | chronological ⓘ |
| subject |
Victorian intellectual history
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education ⓘ intellectual development of John Stuart Mill ⓘ life of John Stuart Mill ⓘ mental crisis ⓘ philosophical development of John Stuart Mill ⓘ utilitarianism ⓘ |
| timePeriodCovered |
Victorian era
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early 19th century ⓘ |
| written | mid-19th century ⓘ |
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