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David Hartley and James Mill explores the lives and works of two influential figures in the history of philosophy and psychology. George Spencer Bower delves into the intellectual contributions of David Hartley, known for his associationist psychology, and James Mill, a prominent philosopher and political theorist. The book offers insights into their key ideas, their impact on subsequent thinkers, and their place within the broader intellectual landscape of their time. Bower examines the development of their theories, their relationship to the Enlightenment, and their influence on the development of utilitarianism and associationism. This study provides valuable context for understanding the evolution of psychological and philosophical thought in the 18th and 19th centuries and remains relevant for scholars and students interested in the history of ideas. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant