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Utilitarian philosophy and politics : Bentham's later years

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 Benthams work in its historical and intellectual context, Utilitarian Philosophy and Politics considers in particular Benthams 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.

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