Jeremy Bentham

British philosopher (1748–1832), known for utilitarianism.

Key Contributions:

• Developed utilitarianism, emphasizing greatest happiness.
• Contributed to ethics and political philosophy.
• Influenced legal theory.

Interacting Concepts & Works:

• Utilitarianism (core system)
• Ethics (moral philosophy)
• Mill (later utilitarian)
• Politics (legal reform)
• Hume (ethical influence)

Record

Lived: 1748–1832

Tradition: British