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Exploring the life, work and ideas of the great 19th century utilitarian philosopher Jeremy Bentham, this study takes a unique look at his intellectual project from the point of view of the development of his political thought and later reassessment of his own ideas. Placing Bentham's work in its historical and intellectual context, Utilitarian Philosophy and Politics considers in particular Bentham's utilitarianism in relation to his later engagement with political and constitutional reform.
James Crimmins argues that, despite being one of the most argued over philosophers of the 19th century, Bentham remains one of the most misunderstood of political philosophers. By attempting to look again at the context in which Bentham was writing and his self-conscious concern with his own legacy, this book offers a new account of this major political thinker.
James Crimmins argues that, despite being one of the most argued over philosophers of the 19th century, Bentham remains one of the most misunderstood of political philosophers. By attempting to look again at the context in which Bentham was writing and his self-conscious concern with his own legacy, this book offers a new account of this major political thinker.
Table of Contents
Preface \ Introduction \ 1. Philosophic Radicalism and the Westminster-Edinburgh Debate \ 2. History of the Utility Principle and 'the latest improvements' \ 3. Contra Hume \ 4. The Structure and Application of Utilitarian Theory \ 5. Republicanism \ 6. Monarchy and Representative Democracy \ 7. King of the Radicals \ Bibliography \ Index.
Product details
| Published | 17 Jan 2013 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 272 |
| ISBN | 9780567337658 |
| Imprint | Continuum |
| Dimensions | 234 x 156 mm |
| Series | Continuum Studies in British Philosophy |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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