James Mill and John Stuart Mill Relationship Quiz
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What subjects did J.S. Mill learn at a young age according to the text?

  • French, Spanish, and geometry
  • Physics, chemistry, and astronomy
  • History, geography, and biology
  • Greek, Latin, and algebra (correct)

    • What did James Mill primarily focus on instead of psychology?

  • Social, political, and educational change (correct)
  • Psychiatry, neuroscience, and philosophy
  • Art, literature, and music
  • Mathematics, physics, and chemistry

    • What did John Stuart Mill struggle with at times?

  • Insomnia
  • Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Depression (correct)

    • According to J.S. Mill's beliefs, what happens when similar ideas excite one another?

    <p>They strengthen each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between sensations and ideas according to the text?

    <p>Ideas are secondary mental states, sensations are primary mental states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which law is NOT part of the list of laws presented by J.S. Mill?

    <p>The law of contrast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was John Stuart Mill's view on the nature of complex ideas?

    <p>He proposed the idea of mental chemistry, where elements of ideas could combine to create something new.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mill's contribution to the development of psychology as a science?

    <p>He believed that anything governed by laws could be subject to scientific scrutiny, including human behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between primary and secondary laws according to Mill?

    <p>Primary laws are the general rules, while secondary laws cause exceptions and variations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Mill consider psychology an inexact science?

    <p>Because human behavior was governed by secondary laws that caused variations and modifications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mill's proposed science of Ethology?

    <p>The study of the formation of human character and secondary laws of human behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some of Mill's views on social reform?

    <p>He advocated for freedom of speech, representative government, and the emancipation of women.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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