Hartley and James Mill is a book written by George Spencer Bower in 1881. The book is a biographical account of the lives of two influential philosophers, David Hartley and James Mill. Hartley was an English philosopher and physician who is best known for his associationist theory of the mind, which posited that all mental processes are based on the association of ideas. James Mill, on the other hand, was a Scottish philosopher and economist who is best known for his utilitarian philosophy and his work as a political ...
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Hartley and James Mill is a book written by George Spencer Bower in 1881. The book is a biographical account of the lives of two influential philosophers, David Hartley and James Mill. Hartley was an English philosopher and physician who is best known for his associationist theory of the mind, which posited that all mental processes are based on the association of ideas. James Mill, on the other hand, was a Scottish philosopher and economist who is best known for his utilitarian philosophy and his work as a political theorist.Bower's book provides a detailed account of the lives of these two philosophers, including their childhoods, education, and intellectual development. The book also examines their major philosophical contributions, including Hartley's associationist theory and Mill's utilitarianism. Bower provides a critical analysis of their ideas and the impact they had on the development of philosophy and psychology.Overall, Hartley and James Mill is a comprehensive and insightful book that provides a detailed account of the lives and ideas of two important philosophers. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy and psychology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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