Why Does Mill Reject the Possible Appeal to Experience as Justification

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Multiple Choice

Why does Mill reject the possible appeal to experience as justification for the subjection of women?

• A) It doesn't take into account the effects of circumstance on what humans are like
• B) Because it relies on a certain conception of what the nature of women is
• C) Mill doesn't reject this appeal
• D) Experience can't decide between two courses if there has only been experience of one

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