The Principles of Morals and Legislation: Full and Fine 1781 Edition (Illustrated)

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Jeremy Bentham was a British philosopher, jurist, social reformer and the founder of modern utilitarianism. He is in the row with the greatest thinkers Adam Smith, John Stuart Mill, John Keynes, John Locke, and Alfred Marshall. Their thoughts had strong influence on building the foundation of the United States and its endeavor of open society.

In An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation, Jeremy Bentham argued the foundations for a scientific approach for legislation. In Bentham’s view, the psychology of motivation of people are directed toward pleasures or away from pains. The principle of social ethics ought to promote the greatest happiness of the greatest number of persons. Because Jeremy Bentham found these in human nature, this book is also a work on morals.

Jeremy Bentham’s work produced great influence on utilitarianism, philosophy, jurist, and economics. His influence has been felt in nearly every field of the humanities and social sciences.

This book is one of the most important ones about the deepest thoughts of usury and monetary policy by Jeremy Bentham, one of the greatest thinkers of modern economics and philosophy on the planet.