The Collected Works of Jeremy Bentham: An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation, 9780198205166
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One of the earliest and best-known of Bentham’s works, the Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation sets out a profound and innovative philosophical argument. This definitive edition includes both the late H. L. A. Hart’s classic essay on the work and a new introduction by F. Rosen.

The Collected Works of Jeremy Bentham: An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation

an introduction to the principles of morals and legislation

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    456 pages

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    11 January 1996

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Summary

The new critical edition of the works and correspondence of Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) is being prepared and published under the supervision of the Bentham Committee of University College London. In spite of his importance as jurist, philosopher, and social scientist, and leader of the Utilitarian reformers, the only previous edition of his works was a poorly edited and incomplete one brought out within a decade or so of his death. Eight volumes of the newCollected Works, five of correspond…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780198205166
ISBN-10:0198205163
Series:The Collected Works of Jeremy Bentham
Author:Jeremy Bentham, J.H. Burns, H.L.A. Hart, F. Rosen
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Imprint:Oxford University Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:456
Edition:2nd
Release Date:11 January 1996
Weight:695g
Dimensions:235mm x 157mm x 25mm
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Critics Review

`Dr Schofield’s editorial work is exemplary, and greatly assists the reader. The editor’s labours and scholarship are much to our profit. These writings add significantly to our knowledge of Bentham … the paperback reissue of the definitive text of the Collected Works edition is very welcome.‘Peter Nicholson, University of York, Political Studies, Vol. 45, No. 1, March ‘97

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