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(i) James Mill thought that the British efforts should meet to teach what the natives wanted, or what they expected in order to please them and ?win a place in their heart.? (ii) James Mill and Thomas Macaulay thought that European education would enable Indians to recognize the advantages that flow from the expansion of trade and commerce and make them see the importance of developing the resources of the country. (iii) Introducing European ways of life would change Indians tastes and desires and create a demand for British goods because Indians would begin to appreciate and buy things that were produced in Europe. (iv) It would also improve the moral character of Indians. It would make them truthful and honest and thus supply the company with civil servants who could be trusted and depended upon. It could also instill in people a sense of duty and commitment to work and develop the skills required for administration. (v) Macaulay felt that knowledge of English would allow Indians to read some of the finest literature, the world had produced. It would make them aware of the developments in western science and philosophy. Teaching of English could civilize people.
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