An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation - by Jeremy Bentham (Paperback)

This is a rare and valuable edition of Jeremy Bentham's "An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation".

First published in 1789, this book remains a classic of modern philosophy and jurisprudence, offering a comprehensive guide to moral decision-making based on the assumption that individuals seek pleasure and avoid pain.

With a focus on the "greatest happiness of the greatest number" as the objective, Bentham's utilitarian perspective provides a framework for evaluating moral options and identifying the sources and varieties of pleasure and pain.

The text also explores considerations of intentionality, consciousness, motives, and dispositions, and concludes with a survey of purpose and the role of law and jurisprudence.

This edition is an unabridged republication of the edition published by Oxford at the Clarendon Press in 1907, making it a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the foundations of utilitarian philosophy and its relevance to modern issues of moral and political philosophy, economics, and legal theory.