Jeremy Bentham

Jeremy Bentham's (1748-1832) writings in social and political thought were both theoretical and practical. As a theorist he made important contributions to the modern understanding of the principle of utility to ideas of sovereignty liberty and justice and to the importance of radical reform in a representative democracy. As a reformer his ideas regarding constitutionalism revolution individual liberty and the extent of government have not only played an important role in eighteenth and nineteenth century debates but also together with his theoretical work remain relevant to similar debates today. This volume includes essays from leading Bentham scholars plus an introduction surveying recent scholarship by Frederick Rosen formerly Director of the Bentham Project and Professor Emeritus of the History of Political Thought University College London.