“Tyranny and anarchy are never far apart.”

About Jeremy Bentham

Philosopher • English

Jeremy Bentham was an English philosopher, jurist, and social reformer regarded as the founder of modern utilitarianism. He is best known for his principle that the greatest happiness for the greatest number is the...

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