Find the best quotes, maxims and aphorisms of: Jeremy Bentham

Biography : English philosopher and jurist. He regarded as the founder of modern utilitarianism.
Born: 1748 - Died: 1832
Period:
19th century
18th century
Place of birth: United Kingdom

Jeremy Bentham - Quotes

Create all the happiness you are able to create: remove all the misery you are able to remove.”
Jeremy Bentham

happiness

Why should the law refuse its protection to any sensitive being? The time will come when humanity will extend its mantle over everything which breathes.”
Jeremy Bentham - Principles of Penal Law

Human nature
law

Nature has placed mankind under the governance of two sovereign masters, pain and pleasure.”
Jeremy Bentham - Principles of Morals and Legislation

Human nature
nature
pleasure

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