
Jeremy Bentham’s Auto-Icon
The Atlas Obscura Podcast
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Bentham's Bizarre Legacy
This chapter delves into Jeremy Bentham's unconventional wishes for his posthumous display as an Auto-Icon, exploring both the philosophical motivations behind these choices and the peculiar history surrounding his preserved remains. The narrative recounts amusing incidents, mishaps during preservation, and the unique role Bentham's remains play in university life at UCL, blending reverence with quirky customs.
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