Schofield, Philip
Bentham: A Guide for the Perplexed (Guides for the Perplexed)
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780826495907
- author:
- Schofield, Philip
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Continuum
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 183
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 13.5 x 1.5 cm
- Genre:
- Popular Philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Bentham: A Guide for the Perplexed presents a clear account of his life and thought, providing insight into his relevance to contemporary debates in philosophy, politics, and law.
The book explores key concepts and themes, including Bentham's theory of logic and language, utilitarianism, legal theory, the panopticon prison, and democratic politics. It also examines his views on religion, sex, and torture, as well as an illuminating discussion of the nature of the text.
Written by Philip Schofield, this book offers a lucid exploration of Bentham's ideas and their enduring significance.
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