Utilitarian Philosophy and Politics: Bentham's Later Years

by James E. Crimmins

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0567337650
• ISBN13: 9780567337658
• Release Date: March 2013
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"