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Quotes by Jeremy Bentham
Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) was an English philosopher and social reformer best known for his role in founding utilitarianism, a moral philosophy asserting that the best action is the one that maximizes happiness for the greatest number of people. A prolific writer and radical thinker, Bentham advocated for legal and social reforms, including animal rights and the abolition of slavery. His ideas influenced a wide array of fields, from ethics to law, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire discussions on morality and governance today.
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"The age we live in is a busy age; in which knowledge is rapidly advancing towards perfection."
Jeremy Bentham"Secrecy, being an instrument of conspiracy, ought never to be the system of a regular government."
Jeremy Bentham"Nature has placed mankind under the governance of two sovereign masters, pain and pleasure. It is for them alone to point out what we ought to do, as well as to determine what we shall do."
Jeremy Bentham"No power of government ought to be employed in the endeavor to establish any system or article of belief on the subject of religion."
Jeremy Bentham