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What does James Mill's theory of human nature suggest about education?
What does James Mill's theory of human nature suggest about education?
- Education should be delayed until a child is older for better cognitive development.
- Education should emphasize formal logic skills from a young age. (correct)
- Education should focus on developing language skills at an early age.
- Education should prioritize physical activities over mental pursuits.
How did John Stuart Mill contribute to his father's work?
How did John Stuart Mill contribute to his father's work?
- By extending his father's theories in his own published works. (correct)
- By disproving his father's theories and proposing new ones.
- By focusing on social sciences instead of psychology.
- By translating his father's works into multiple languages.
What does the law of frequency state in Mental Chemistry Vs Mental Physics?
What does the law of frequency state in Mental Chemistry Vs Mental Physics?
- The strength of association increases with the frequency of occurrence. (correct)
- Sensations leave weaker ideas in the mind.
- Vivid sensations form stronger associations.
- Ideas that are similar excite each other.
How did John Stuart Mill cope with depression?
How did John Stuart Mill cope with depression?
What aspect of education did James Mill's theory mainly focus on?
What aspect of education did James Mill's theory mainly focus on?
How did John Stuart Mill contribute to his father's work in 'A system of logic'?
How did John Stuart Mill contribute to his father's work in 'A system of logic'?
What was John Stuart Mill's view on the relationship between simple and complex ideas?
What was John Stuart Mill's view on the relationship between simple and complex ideas?
According to Mill, what distinguished an exact science from an inexact science?
According to Mill, what distinguished an exact science from an inexact science?
What was Mill's proposed 'science of Ethology' intended to study?
What was Mill's proposed 'science of Ethology' intended to study?
What was the primary motivation behind Mill's advocacy for social reform?
What was the primary motivation behind Mill's advocacy for social reform?
How did Mill's version of utilitarianism differ from the traditional view?
How did Mill's version of utilitarianism differ from the traditional view?
According to Mill, what was the primary reason for the failure of his proposed 'science of Ethology'?
According to Mill, what was the primary reason for the failure of his proposed 'science of Ethology'?
