Introduction
From An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation by
Jeremy Bentham
From A System of Logic by J. S. Mill
"Bentham" by J. S. Mill
"Coleridge" by J. S. Mill
"Whewell on Moral Philosophy" by J. S. Mill
Utilitarianism by J. S. Mill
Further Reading
Index
John Stuart Mill (1806 - 73) formed the Utilitarian Society which
met to read and discuss essays. His works include On LIberty and
Principles of Political Economy.
Jeremy Bentham (1748 - 1832) set out to theorize a simple and
equitable legal system. The law of utility, for which is best
remembered, states that the goodness of a law can be measured in
accordance with the measure in which it subserves the happiness of
hte individual.
Alan Ryan is Warden of New College, Oxford and is currently on
sabbatical in Stanford. His other books include Property and
Political Theory and Bertrand Russell- A Political Life.
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