Selected Writings on Utilitarianism

by Jeremy Bentham

Book by Bentham, Jeremy

Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2000

About the author

In 1748, Jeremy Bentham was born in London. The great philosopher, utilitarian humanitarian and atheist began learning Latin at age four. He earned his B.A. from Oxford by age 15 or 16, and his M.A. at 18. His Rationale of Punishments and Rewards was published in 1775, followed by his groundbreaking utilitarian work, Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation. Bentham propounded his principle of "the greatest happiness of the greatest number." He worked for political, legal, prison and educational reform. Inheriting a large fortune from his father in 1792, Bentham was free to spend his remaining life promoting progressive causes. The renowned humanitarian was made a citizen of France by the National Assembly in Paris. In published and unpublished treatises, Bentham extensively critiqued religion, the catechism, the use of religious oaths and the bible. Using the pen-name Philip Beauchamp, he co-wrote a freethought treatise, Analysis of the Influence of Natural Religion on the Temporal Happiness of Mankind (1822). D. 1832.

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[Davy Bennett · Rating 3 out of 5]

0 reviews is hard to believe.
Slapping up a skeleton review.
1748-1832. Ferocious critic of political and legal justification.

He wasn't big on common sense IMO.
He thought the only measure of right and wrong was whatever brought the greatest happiness to the greatest number.

I did like where he called the Declaration of Rights from the French Revolution "nonsense on stilts.
That is Dylanesque.

I was set to donate, think i will keep for now.
Making some fierce cuts to my oversized book collection. Minimilazation is influencing me, but it is a struggle when it comes to books.