Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation
By Jeremy Bentham · Running time 14:34:01 · *Non-fiction, Law, Philosophy
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Jeremy Bentham's Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation , a classic text in modern philosophy and jurisprudence, first published in 1789, focuses on the principle of utility and how this view of morality ties into legislative practices. Bentham's ambition in life was to create a complete Utilitarian code of law. The philosophy of utilitarianism argues that the right act or policy is that which would cause "the greatest good for the greatest number of people", also known as "the greatest happiness principle", or the principle of utility. Bentham's principle of utility regards
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