num_pages: 256
description: Jeremy Bentham (1748- 1832) was the leader of the philosophical radicals of his time. Trained early in law, he devoted his life to placing legislation and jurisprudence on a scientific foundation. For Bentham, the goal of ethics and jurisprudence is to produce the greatest amount of happiness for the greater number of people. His reputation as a reformer made hime the inspiration of liberals everywhere.
language: English
title: Jeremy Bentham
titlecomplete: Jeremy Bentham (Weidenfeld goldbacks)
characters: Jeremy Bentham
publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson