Summarize James Mill’s version of associationism. Why is it believed that Mill’s treatment of associationism exposed its absurdity? Why did J. S. Mill believe a science of human nature was possible?...

Summarize James Mill’s version of associationism. Why is it believed that Mill’s treatment of associationism exposed its absurdity?

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.