Jeremy Bentham

A British philosopher and social reformer who founded modern utilitarianism, evaluating actions based on their ability to maximise overall happiness.

theorist

1748 - 1832

Publications

1776	"A Fragment on Government"
1789	"An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation"
1838	"The Works of Jeremy Bentham"
1863	"Utilitarianism and Other Essays"
1948	"A fragment on government and an introduction to the principles of morals and legislation"

Would you kill one person, to save five?