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Bentham J. R. Dinwiddy

Bentham By J. R. Dinwiddy

Bentham by J. R. Dinwiddy


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An introduction to the thought of Jeremy Bentham, the founder of utilitarianism and a major contributor in the areas of ethics, jurisprudence, political theory and social and administrative reform. The links between the various components of his philosophy are highlighted.

Bentham Summary

Bentham by J. R. Dinwiddy

Jeremy Bentham, the founder of utilitarianism, made an important impact on several areas of thought and policy, including ethics, jurisprudence, political theory and social and administrative reform. This volume introduces his thought and links together the various components of his philosophy. It also provides information about common interpretations of Benthamism, and about its influence and modern relevance. John Dinwiddy was the general editor of The Collected Works of Jeremy Bentham and the author of From Luddism to the First Reform Bill.

Table of Contents

Biographical outline; the greatest happiness principle; language and method; codification versus common law; constitutional theory; policy and welfare; Bentham and Benthamism.

Additional information

GOR001922147
9780192876225
0192876228
Bentham by J. R. Dinwiddy
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Oxford University Press
19890518
140
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