Bentham spent much of his life writing constitutions and proposing legal reform in the light of his utilitarianism. The evaluation of particular… — Dale Jamieson Copy Share Image
“ Jeremy Bentham argued that 'even in the best of times the great mass of citizens will most probably possess few resources… — Linda McQuaig Copy Share Image
“Yet over the last few decades the tables have turned, and Bentham’s vision has been taken far more seriously. People increasingly believe… — Yuval Noah Harari Copy Share Image
“ Bentham was an atheist and in no sense of the word could he be described as a theologian.” — James E. Crimmins Copy Share Image
“To every man of great age - to Sir Wlater Bentham himself - the idea of suicide has once at least been… — John Galsworthy Copy Share Image
“Bentham maintained that what mattered about an action was how much pleasure it produced and how much pain was avoided. He enjoined… — David Edmonds Copy Share Image
“Leaping forward, the Reverend OCTAVIUS wrung both the black worsted gloves of Mr. BENTHAM, and introduced the latter to the old lawyer… — Various Copy Share Image
“In the Second World War he took no public part, having escaped to a neutral country just before its outbreak. In private… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image