Bentham: A Guide for the Perplexed by Philip Schofield
Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832), utilitarian philosopher and reformer, is a key figure in our intellectual heritage. This book provides an overview of Jeremy Bentham, the widely read and studied political philosopher. It presents an account of his life and thought, and highlights his relevance to contemporary debates in philosophy, politics and law.
"Bentham is perplexing as well as fascinating, and this clear, insightful, and open-minded book will be a huge help to those seeking guidance" - Roger Crisp, University of Oxford, UK
"Bentham has never had a better expositor than Philip Schofield, whose new book provides an engaging and authoritative guide to the philosopher who brought happiness to the center of the world's stage. Read and reform!" - Bart Schultz, University of Chicago, USA, author of Henry Sidgwick, Eye of the Universe
"Bentham has never had a better expositor than Philip Schofield, whose new book provides an engaging and authoritative guide to the philosopher who brought happiness to the center of the world's stage. Read and reform!" - Bart Schultz, University of Chicago, USA, author of Henry Sidgwick, Eye of the Universe
Philip Schofield is Professor of the History of Legal and Political Thought at University College London, UK. He is Director of the Bentham Project and General Editor of The Collected Works of Jeremy Bentham.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780826495907 |
| ISBN 10 | 0826495907 |
| Title | Bentham: A Guide for the Perplexed |
| Author | Philip Schofield |
| Series | Guides For The Perplexed |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2009-04-15 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
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