“The doctrine called Philosophical Necessity is simply this: that, given the motives which are present to an individual's mind, and given likewise the character and disposition of the individual, the manner in which he will act might be unerringly inferred: that if we knew the person thoroughly, and knew all the inducements which are acting upon him, we could foretell his conduct with as much certainty as we can predict any physical event.”
Quote by John Stuart Mill
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A System Of Logic, Ratiocinative And Inductive: Mill's Works
John Stuart Mill's seminal work on logic delves into the principles of rational and inductive reasoning, offering a detailed examination of the methods and processes of logical thought. more
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John Stuart Mill
John Stuart Mill was an influential British philosopher, economist, and logician. He is one of the most important figures in 19th-century philosophy and his ideas had a profound impact on political, social, and philosophical thought of the time. more
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