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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?

By marrying and having a supportive partner. Signup and view all the answers

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

Formal logic skills Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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

The formation of human character and individual differences. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

He weighed intellectual pleasures as superior to physical pleasures. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers