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An Introduction To The Principles Of Morals And Legislation V2 (1823)

An Introduction To The Principles Of Morals And Legislation V2 (1823)

Jeremy Bentham

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Kessinger Publishing
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2008
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Ética y filosofía moral
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9781436774499
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''An Introduction To The Principles Of Morals And Legislation V2'' is a seminal work by the British philosopher and social reformer Jeremy Bentham. Originally published in 1780, this 1823 edition represents a revised and expanded version of the text, which has become a classic in the field of moral philosophy.The book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the foundations of morality, exploring the concept of utility as the basis for moral decision-making. Bentham argues that actions should be judged based on their ability to promote the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people, a principle he calls the ''greatest happiness principle.''The second part of the book focuses on the application of these principles to the law. Bentham argues that laws should be designed to promote the greatest happiness for society as a whole, rather than serving the interests of a particular class or group. He advocates for a system of legislation that is transparent, consistent, and based on empirical evidence.Overall, ''An Introduction To The Principles Of Morals And Legislation V2'' is a groundbreaking work that has had a profound influence on modern moral and political philosophy. Bentham’s ideas about the importance of utility and the role of the law in promoting social welfare continue to be debated and discussed by scholars and policymakers today.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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