An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation

An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation

Jeremy Bentham, british philosopher, jurist, and social reformer (1748-1832)


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Table of Contents

- About This Book

- Preface

- Of The Principle Of Utility

- Of Principles Adverse To That Of Utility

- Of The Four Sanctions Or Sources Of Pain And Pleasure

- Value Of A Lot Of Pleasure Or Pain

- Pleasures And Pains

- Of Circumstances Influencing Sensibility

- Of Human Actions In General

- Of Intentionality

- Of Consciousness

- Of Motives

- Human Dispositions In General

- Of The Consequences Of A Mischievous Act

- Cases Unmeet For Punishment

- Of The Proportion Between Punishments And Offences

- Of The Properties To Be Given To A Lot Of Punishment

- Division Of Offenses

- Of The Limits Of The Penal Branch Of Jurisprudence