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the greatest good for the greatest number

Great Britain · Arts / Philosophy. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1802

Jeremy Bentham1802

Arts / Philosophy

Publication of "Introduction To The Principles of Morals & Legislation". Advocates utilitarianism, "the greatest good for the greatest number"

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Jeremy Bentham

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