An Introduction To The Principles Of Morals And Legislation (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432616243)

""An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation"" is a book written by the English philosopher, Jeremy Bentham. It was first published in 1789 and is considered one of the most influential works in the field of ethics and political philosophy. The book explores the fundamental principles of morality and law, arguing that they should be based on the principle of ""the greatest happiness of the greatest number"". Bentham's utilitarian philosophy is based on the idea that actions should be judged based on their ability to promote the greatest amount of happiness for the greatest number of people. He argues that this principle should be the basis for all moral and legal decision-making. The book also discusses various topics such as punishment, the role of government, and the nature of human rights. It is a seminal work in the history of philosophy and continues to be studied and debated by scholars today.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.

Author: Jeremy Bentham
ISBN-10: 1432616242
ISBN-13: 9781432616243
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/04/2005
Pages: 372
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.57lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d