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In the Interest of the Governed

David Lyons
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      Although known as the founder of modern utilitarianism and the source of analytical jurisprudence, Bentham today is infrequently read but often caricatured. The present book, based on a study of Bentham's most important works, offers a reinterpretation of Bentham's main philosophical doctrines, his principle of utility and his analysis of law. The evidence indicates that Bentham was no `universalist' in morals, but embraced a dual standard - in politics thecommunity's interest, in `private ethics' the agent's interest - which may in turn be based on the idea that government should serve the interests of those who are `governed'. The argument challenges many common assumptions about Bentham's view of human nature and of political institutions. A new readingis also given to his theory of law, which suggests Bentham's insight, originality, and continued interest for philosophers and legal theorists.In the Interest of the Governed was first published in 1973. This revised edition contains a new Preface, a revised Bibliography, and two new Indexes, one of Names and one of Subjects, which together replace the original index.
      Format: CONTRIBUTORS: David Lyons EAN: 9780198239642 COUNTRY: United Kingdom PAGES: WEIGHT: 350 g HEIGHT: 223 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: Oxford University Press DATE PUBLISHED: 1991-07-11 CITY: GENRE: PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / Modern WIDTH: 143 cm SPINE:

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      18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Political science and theory, Methods, theory and philosophy of law, Philosophical traditions and schools of thought

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      Although known as the founder of modern utilitarianism and the source of analytical jurisprudence, Bentham today is infrequently read but often caricatured. The present book, based on a study of Bentham's most important works, offers a reinterpretation of Bentham's main philosophical doctrines, his principle of utility and his analysis of law. The evidence indicates that Bentham was no `universalist' in morals, but embraced a dual standard - in politics thecommunity's interest, in `private ethics' the agent's interest - which may in turn be based on the idea that government should serve the interests of those who are `governed'. The argument challenges many common assumptions about Bentham's view of human nature and of political institutions. A new readingis also given to his theory of law, which suggests Bentham's insight, originality, and continued interest for philosophers and legal theorists.In the Interest of the Governed was first published in 1973. This revised edition contains a new Preface, a revised Bibliography, and two new Indexes, one of Names and one of Subjects, which together replace the original index.
      Format: CONTRIBUTORS: David Lyons EAN: 9780198239642 COUNTRY: United Kingdom PAGES: WEIGHT: 350 g HEIGHT: 223 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: Oxford University Press DATE PUBLISHED: 1991-07-11 CITY: GENRE: PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / Modern WIDTH: 143 cm SPINE:

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