Bentham

""Bentham"" by John Stuart Mill is a biography of the philosopher and social reformer, Jeremy Bentham. Mill, who was a close friend and disciple of Bentham, provides a detailed account of Bentham's life, his philosophical ideas, and his contributions to politics and social policy. The book covers Bentham's early life, his education, his legal career, and his development of the philosophy of utilitarianism. It also discusses his involvement in the reform movements of his time, including his work on prison reform, the abolition of slavery, and the promotion of democratic government. Mill's biography provides a comprehensive and insightful portrait of one of the most important thinkers of the 19th century, and sheds light on the intellectual and social context in which Bentham's ideas emerged and flourished.THIS 70 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Dissertations and Discussions: Political, Philosophical and Historical V1, by John Stuart Mill. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766188752.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.