How well do you know James Mill?
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What was James Mill's mother's role in his life?

  • She changed the family name from Milne to Mill (correct)
  • She encouraged James to socialize with other children
  • She was a shoemaker and small farmer
  • She was a Greek scholar

    • What was James Mill's mother's influence on his upbringing?

  • She was a Greek scholar
  • She discouraged him from studying
  • She encouraged him to socialize with other children
  • She changed the family name to Mill (correct)

    • What is Utilitarianism, the school of thought that James Mill represented?

  • An artistic movement that emphasizes the importance of beauty
  • A philosophical tradition that emphasizes the need for a scientific basis for philosophy (correct)
  • A political ideology that emphasizes the need for a strong central government
  • A religious movement that emphasizes individual salvation

    • What was James Mill's eldest son known for?

    <p>Being a celebrated Utilitarian thinker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the subject of Mill's first pamphlet?

    <p>The corn trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Mill become acquainted with in 1808?

    <p>Jeremy Bentham</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which publication was Mill a regular contributor to from 1806-1818?

    <p>The Edinburgh Review</p> Signup and view all the answers

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