Publisher's Synopsis
Benthamiana is a book that contains select extracts from the works of Jeremy Bentham, a renowned philosopher and social reformer of the 18th and 19th centuries. This book was published in 1843 and includes an outline of his opinions on the principal subjects discussed in his works. The book is divided into several sections, each dealing with a different topic. These topics include law, government, economics, ethics, and social reform. Each section contains a selection of Bentham's writings on the subject, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of his ideas and beliefs.Bentham is known for his utilitarian philosophy, which emphasizes the importance of maximizing happiness and minimizing suffering for the greatest number of people. His ideas have had a significant impact on modern political and social thought, and are still studied and debated today.Overall, Benthamiana is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the works of Jeremy Bentham, or in the history of philosophy and social reform.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.