James Mill's Influence and John Stuart Mill's Life
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>By marrying and having a supportive partner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of education did James Mill's theory mainly focus on?

    <p>Formal logic skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did John Stuart Mill contribute to his father's work in 'A system of logic'?

    <p>By adding footnotes and further defending his father's theories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was John Stuart Mill's view on the relationship between simple and complex ideas?

    <p>He proposed the concept of 'mental chemistry,' suggesting that elements of ideas could combine to create something entirely new.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Mill, what distinguished an exact science from an inexact science?

    <p>An exact science deals with phenomena that can be fully explained by primary laws, while an inexact science involves secondary laws that cause variations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mill's proposed 'science of Ethology' intended to study?

    <p>The formation of human character and individual differences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary motivation behind Mill's advocacy for social reform?

    <p>He believed that psychology would provide a scientific basis for social reform.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Mill's version of utilitarianism differ from the traditional view?

    <p>He weighed intellectual pleasures as superior to physical pleasures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Mill, what was the primary reason for the failure of his proposed 'science of Ethology'?

    <p>The primary laws governing human behavior were not accurately identified or stable enough.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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