J.S. Mill and the Question of Female Enfranchisement: A Liberal-Feminist Intersection in 19th-Century Political Thought Abstract John Stuart Mill (1806–1873), one of the foremost liberal philosophers of the 19th century, occupies a unique place in the history of feminist political thought. His advocacy for women’s rights—especially female enfranchisement—represents a crucial intersection between liberal principles and … Continue reading J.S. Mill and the Question of Female Enfranchisement: A Liberal-Feminist Intersection in 19th-Century Political Thought.