What was James mills opinion about the Asian societies?

James Mill held a critical view of Asian societies, particularly in his works on India. He perceived them as stagnant and inferior compared to Western societies, attributing their lack of progress to despotism and traditionalism. Mill believed that European colonialism was a means to bring civilization and enlightenment to these societies, which he thought were incapable of self-governance. His perspective reflected the broader Eurocentric attitudes of his time, emphasizing the superiority of Western culture.