An introduction to the principles of morals and legislation

About “An introduction to the principles of morals and legislation”

An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation is a book by Jeremy Bentham, an English philosopher and legal theorist. It was originally printed in 1780 and first published in 1789. The book is considered Bentham's most important theoretical work. In it, he develops his theory of utilitarianism, which is the first major book on the topic. The work outlines the principles that form the basis of his philosophical approach to morality and law. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)