#116: Jeremy Bentham & Utilitarianism

He was the creator of utilitarianism, a philosophical framework for how societies should be structured, based on the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people.

Learn about the fascinating life of this interesting character, how this theory impacted the law, and how he was true to his beliefs even in death.

• Bentham's early life as a child prodigy • Enlightenment principles • Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation • Measuring pleasure vs. pain • The six different measurements of pleasure and pain • Rejecting existing laws • The Panopticon and treatment of criminals • Why should someone be killed for stealing? • Problems with utilitarianism • Defining the true meaning of happiness • Applying utilitarianism to economics, sexuality and animal rights • Bentham's wishes for his body when he died • The theft of Jeremy Bentham's head

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/jeremy-bentham

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