Jeremy Bentham (1748–1832) was an English philosopher, jurist, and social reformer, known as the founder of modern Utilitarianism. His influential works, such as "An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation," advanced the Idea that the best policies are those that promote the greatest Happiness for the greatest Number. Bentham's ideas on legal and social reforms, including his advocacy for Individual and economic freedoms, laid the groundwork for later developments in legal Theory and Ethics. His legacy endures in Contemporary discussions on governance, Human Rights, and utilitarian ethics.
Anecdotes
- Requested that his Body be preserved and displayed in a glass cabinet, where it remains to this Day, dressed in his own clothes and seated in his favorite chair.
- Drafted a constitutional code for the Republic of Tripoli in North Africa, despite never setting foot there.
- Requested that his body be preserved and displayed in a cabinet, known as his "Auto-Icon," which can still be seen at a university in London.
Magnitudes
- Challenge norms and question established assumptions relentlessly.
- Embrace complexity; simplicity obscures deeper truths.
- Seek clarity and precision in all Reasoning.
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