In the Interest of the Governed: A Study in Bentham's Philosophy of Utility and Law

ISBN-13: 9780198239642 / Angielski / Twarda / 1991 / 176 str.

Louis Lyons; David Lyons; David Lyons

Opis

Although known as the founder of modern utilitarianism and the source of analytical jurisprudence, Bentham today is infrequently read but often caricatured. The present book offers a reinterpretation of Bentham's main philosophical doctrines, his principle of utility and his analysis of law, philosophical doctrines, as they are developed in Bentham's most important works. A new reading is also given to his theory of law, which suggests Bentham's insight, originality, and continued interest for philosophers and legal theorists. First published in 1973, this revised edition contains a new Preface, a revised Bibliography, and two new Indexes, one of Names and one of Subjects, which together replace the original index.

Recenzje

'His comments are fair and judicious ... the original argument is striking for its rigour and seriousness, and Lyons's book has encouraged a number of scholars to examine more carefully the philosophical arguments surrounding the principle of utility and the theory of law. In this sense, the reprint of the original book is a welcome addition to current attempts to re-interpret Bentham's ideas in numerous fields.' F. Rosen, University College of London, Utilitas