Jeremy Bentham

Modern England Utilitarianism

Biography

English philosopher, jurist, and social reformer. Founder of modern utilitarianism.

Life Dates

Born: February 15, 1748
Died: June 6, 1832

Notable Quotes

"The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation of morals and legislation."
"Nature has placed mankind under the governance of two sovereign masters, pain and pleasure."
"It is the greatest good to the greatest number which is the measure of right and wrong."
"Stretching his hand out to catch the stars, he forgets the flowers at his feet."
"Lawyers are the only persons in whom ignorance of the law is not punished."

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