amicus

Updated: May 21, 2025

It is to Philosophy alone that our allegiance is sworn; and while we concur mostly with Mr Mill's opinions, we number both him and Sir W. Hamilton as a noble pair of brethren, serving alike in her train. Amicus Hamilton; magis amicus Mill; amica ante omnes Philosophia.

George Grote - Review of the Work of Mr John Stuart Mill Entitled, 'Examination of Sir William Hamilton's Philosophy.'