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Jeremy Bentham’s Auto-Icon

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

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The Philosophical Legacy of Jeremy Bentham's Auto-Icon

This chapter explores Jeremy Bentham's unconventional views on death and his decision to donate his body to science, highlighting his contributions to medical education in 18th century England. It also introduces his auto-icon, a fascinating blend of his skeleton and preserved head, which symbolizes his lasting philosophical impact.

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