Mill says that his position has critics, "who say that happiness, in any form, cannot be the _______________ of human life and action; because, in the first place, it is unattainable."

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Mill argues that some critics reject his position because they believe that happiness is unattainable and therefore cannot be the rational purpose of human life and action. Option B (emotional end) and D (social aspect) are not mentioned by Mill as reasons for the critics rejecting his position, and option C (historical point) is not a relevant consideration in this context.

Mill Says That His Position Has Critics, "Who Say That