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English philosopher and jurist; founder of utilitarianism (1748-1831)

Jeremy Bentham [Benthamism Benthamite Jeremy Bentham] also also

(1748–1832) an English ↑philosopher who believed that society’s aim should be ‘the greatest happiness for the greatest number’ and argued that laws should be changed to produce this. His ideas had a great influence on 19th–century thought. ▶

Derived Words: ↑Benthamism ▪ ↑Benthamite