Bentham, Jeremy B Philosophers

Bentham, Jeremy B Philosophers

Bentham, Jeremy

Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832). English economist and philosopher, best known as a founder of Utilitarianism and opponent of Adam Smith's notion of "natural rights."

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- Biography of Bentham with links to his writings at Ehime University, Japan.
- An article from the 1912 Catholic Encyclopedia. Features biographical information and a short bibliography.
- Official site of this University College of London initiative to publish a corrected edition of the complete works of Jeremy Bentham. Project information is supplemented by a biography of the thinker, and links to texts and other resources.
- Article including biography, consideration of Bentham's influence, a list of published works and selected secondary sources.
- Libertarian view arguing that Bentham's philosophy was a precursor to welfare liberalism.
- Entry on Bentham at the Internet Encyclopaedia of Philosophy.
- Analysis of the influence of Bentham's thought by Henry Sidgwick, challenging Leslie Stephen's views.
- The 1859 edition of this critique of Bentham's utilitarianism.
- Full text of this lengthy 1900 study of Bentham.
- Categorized list of Bentham-related material. Includes books, articles, writings on Bentham and encyclopedia entries.
- Symposium celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jeremy Bentham sponsored by the University of Texas at Austin in conjunction with the Bentham Project at University College, London.

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