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An introduction to the principles of morals and legislation
Book • 1879
In this book, Bentham lays out his theory of utilitarianism, arguing that actions are right insofar as they promote the greatest happiness for the greatest number.
He introduces the concept of the 'hedonistic calculus,' which involves measuring the units of pleasure and pain resulting from actions to determine their moral value.
The book is a comprehensive analysis of the principles of morals and legislation, including the sources of pleasures and pains, the measurement of these, and the morally and legally relevant components of human actions.
He introduces the concept of the 'hedonistic calculus,' which involves measuring the units of pleasure and pain resulting from actions to determine their moral value.
The book is a comprehensive analysis of the principles of morals and legislation, including the sources of pleasures and pains, the measurement of these, and the morally and legally relevant components of human actions.
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Mentioned by Dave as a moral philosopher interested in economics and a friend of Adam Smith.
Chapter 28: Economic Ideas (Part 3: The Classics)
