1. Compare the “mental physics” of James Mill with the “mental chemistry” of his son John Stuart Mill.
2. Why did J. S. Mill believe a science of human nature was possible? What would characterize such a science in its early stages of development? In its later stages? Include in your answer a discussion of primary and secondary laws.
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3. What was Bain’s goal? In what way might he be considered the first modern psychologist?
4. Summarize Bain’s contributions to psychology. Include in your answer the new laws of associ- ation that he added and his explanation of how spontaneous activity is transformed into voluntary behavior.
5. In what ways was Gassendi’s philosophy similar to Hobbes’s?