Jeremy Bentham

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Jeremy Bentham born?February 15, 1748
2. Where was Jeremy Bentham born?London, England
3. When did Jeremy Bentham die?June 6, 1832 (age 84)
4. What is the related topics?Utilitarianism, Legal Positivism, Social Reform, Philosophy of Law, Animal Rights
5. Who was Jeremy Bentham?Jeremy Bentham was an English thinker born in 1748 who believed that the best way to live was to make the most people happy. He created the idea of utilitarianism.
6. What is utilitarianism?It is the idea that the right thing to do is the one that brings the greatest happiness to the greatest number of people. Bentham said we should look at the consequences of actions.

Utilitarianism: A consequentialist ethical theory that determines right from wrong by focusing on outcomes and maximizing overall happiness.
Jurist: An expert in law, particularly one who studies or writes about law and its principles.
Legal Fiction: A statement or assumption that is known to be false but is accepted as true by a court for legal purposes.
Auto-icon: A preserved body, often with a wax head, displayed as a memorial, as per the specific instructions of Jeremy Bentham.