What did James mill and Thomas Macaulay think that European education was essential in India
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James Mill and Thomas Macaulay thought that India was an uncivilized country and was a true believer in myths. According to them, India did not have any development in the field of Science so they decided to bring English education in India so that the people might get educated and serve the British with loyal servants.
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Both James Mill and Thomas Macaulay saw India as an uncivilised country that needed to be civilised. And for this purpose , European education was essential. They felt that knowledge of English would allow Indians to read some of the finest literature of the world, it would make them aware of the development in Western science and philosophy. Teaching of English could thus be a way of civilising people changing their tastes,value and culture.