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Concerning J.S. Mill's conversion in later life to socialism it
should be noted that its been a matter of some controversy
among Mill scholars. Hayek as I recall seemed to blame it
on the nefarious influence of Harriet Taylor since presumably
Mill's socialism constitutes a blemish on hos otherwise
admirable (from Hayek's standpoint) liberalism.
Cherchez la femme, eh? Couldn't have had anything to do with Mill observing the effects of capitalism in his own society--and being inspired by Chartisma nd other working class struggles, no.
Since Mill's socialism seems to have been a species of
market socialism I imagine that he must rank high up
in Justin's pantheon. >>
Yes, indeed. Btw, Mill was not in principle opposed to a more thoroughgoing brabnd of communism. In fact, he expressly said that it might be worth a try.
--jks