Jeremy Bentham's writings

Jeremy Bentham was a philosopher who believed that the best actions are those that maximize happiness and reduce suffering. He founded utilitarianism, a moral theory suggesting that decisions should be judged by their overall benefit to society. Bentham thought laws and social policies should be evaluated based on their consequences, aiming to create the greatest good for the greatest number. His ideas emphasize the importance of rationality, fairness, and the collective well-being in ethical decision-making, shaping modern views on law, crime, and public policy.