What does the cryptic crossword clue "Horribly inane foundation for philosopher's golden ages (9)" mean?

The definition is "ages". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of INANE (synonym="INANE") + MILL (synonym="John Stuart Mill, 19th-century philosopher") = MILLENNIA; definition: "golden ages" The answer is MILLENNIA.

Horribly inane foundation for philosopher's golden ages (9)

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