Bentham

The book ""Bentham"" by John Stuart Mill is a comprehensive biography of the philosopher and social reformer Jeremy Bentham. In this work, Mill explores Bentham's life, ideas, and impact on philosophy and society. The book begins with an overview of Bentham's early life and education, including his upbringing in a wealthy family and his studies at Oxford University. Mill then delves into Bentham's intellectual development, tracing his evolution from a conventional lawyer to a radical thinker and social reformer. Throughout the book, Mill explores Bentham's major philosophical contributions, including his utilitarianism, his theory of law and government, and his ideas on education and social welfare. Mill also discusses Bentham's political activism, including his advocacy for political and legal reform and his involvement in the anti-slavery movement. The book concludes with an analysis of Bentham's legacy, examining his influence on subsequent generations of thinkers and his continued relevance to contemporary debates in philosophy and politics. Overall, ""Bentham"" is a detailed and insightful portrait of one of the most important figures in modern philosophy and social thought.THIS 70 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Dissertations and Discussions: Political, Philosophical and Historical V1, by John Stuart Mill. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766188752.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.