Bentham

Bentham: a Guide for the Perplexed

by Schofield, Philip

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Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832), utilitarian philosopher and reformer, is a key figure in our intellectual heritage. This book provides an overview of Jeremy Bentham, the widely read and studied political philosopher. It presents an account of his life and thought, and highlights his relevance to contemporary debates in philosophy, politics and law.

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  • Full title :Bentham : a Guide for the Perplexed

Summary

Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832), utilitarian philosopher and reformer, is a key figure in our intellectual heritage. This book provides an overview of Jeremy Bentham, the widely read and studied political philosopher. It presents an account of his life and thought, and highlights his relevance to contemporary debates in philosophy, politics and law.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2009

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  • Description:183 s

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  • ISBN:9780826495907, 9780826495891, 0826495907, 0826495893
  • oclc:ocn488351441
  • LC Classification:B1574.B34
  • Dewey Decimal:192

Table of Contents

1. Who was Jeremy Bentham?; 2. Which Bentham?; 3. The Principle of Utility; 4 Panopticon; 5. Political Fallacies; 6. Religion and Sex; 7. Torture; Further Reading; Index.

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