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What does James Mill's theory of human nature suggest about education?
Education should emphasize formal logic skills from a young age.
How did John Stuart Mill contribute to his father's work?
By extending his father's theories in his own published works.
What does the law of frequency state in Mental Chemistry Vs Mental Physics?
The strength of association increases with the frequency of occurrence.
How did John Stuart Mill cope with depression?
By marrying and having a supportive partner.
What aspect of education did James Mill's theory mainly focus on?
Formal logic skills
How did John Stuart Mill contribute to his father's work in 'A system of logic'?
By adding footnotes and further defending his father's theories.
What was John Stuart Mill's view on the relationship between simple and complex ideas?
He proposed the concept of 'mental chemistry,' suggesting that elements of ideas could combine to create something entirely new.
According to Mill, what distinguished an exact science from an inexact science?
An exact science deals with phenomena that can be fully explained by primary laws, while an inexact science involves secondary laws that cause variations.
What was Mill's proposed 'science of Ethology' intended to study?
The formation of human character and individual differences.
What was the primary motivation behind Mill's advocacy for social reform?
He believed that psychology would provide a scientific basis for social reform.
How did Mill's version of utilitarianism differ from the traditional view?
He weighed intellectual pleasures as superior to physical pleasures.
According to Mill, what was the primary reason for the failure of his proposed 'science of Ethology'?
The primary laws governing human behavior were not accurately identified or stable enough.
Learn about how James Mill's interest in psychology intertwined with social, political, and educational changes, and how he applied his theory of human nature to his son, John Stuart Mill. Discover John Stuart Mill's early learning experiences, struggles with depression, and successful book writing efforts.
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