{"product_id":"bentham","title":"Bentham","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eJeremy Bentham was an influential philosopher of the early nineteenth century who pioneered the approach of utilitarianism. This book provides a new introduction to his ideas, focusing on how he sought to engineer choices and influence human conduct to good ends. It examines how Bentham adopted utility as the critical standard for the development and evaluation of government and public policy and how he applied this principle to a range of areas, from penal law to democratic reform. It also assesses his contemporary relevance and argues that he sought to facilitate the implementation of governmental will while exposing misrule by rendering all exercises of public power transparent to the public. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 250 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 26 November 2021\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Polity Press\u003cbr\u003e\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJeremy Bentham, a renowned philosopher, theorist of law, and government, emerged as a prominent figure during the early nineteenth century. His pioneering approach, known as utilitarianism, continues to hold significant importance in the modern world. In this insightful introduction by Michael Quinn, the author delves into Bentham's vision of shaping choices and influencing human behavior towards positive outcomes. Quinn explores how Bentham aimed to be an engineer or architect of choices, emphasizing his focus on understanding how individuals respond to the diverse physical, legal, institutional, normative, and cultural factors that shape their decision-making processes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuinn examines Bentham's adoption of utility as the primary criterion for developing and evaluating government and public policy. He explains how Bentham sought to apply this principle across various domains, including penal law and democratic reform. The book concludes with an assessment of Bentham's contemporary relevance, arguing that he simultaneously aimed to facilitate the implementation of governmental will while exposing misrule by ensuring transparency in the exercise of public power on behalf of the public.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of Bentham, as well as those interested in the history of political thought, philosophy, politics, ethics, and utilitarianism. It provides a deep understanding of Bentham's ideas and their enduring impact on contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 344g\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 152 x 228 x 23 (mm)\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781509521913\n                            \n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Quinn","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44106100048122,"sku":"9781509521913","price":15.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/f83ccc62776a089026a5c3c5c49f191e.jpg?v=1638159382","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/bentham","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}