An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation

LibriVox recording of Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation, by Jeremy Bentham. Read by 12 Librivox volunteers. Jeremy Bentham's Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation , a classic text in modern philosophy and jurisprudence, first published in 1789, focuses on the principle of utility and how this view of morality ties into legislative practices. Bentham's ambition in life was to create a complete Utilitarian code of law. The philosophy of utilitarianism argues that the right act or policy is that which would cause "the greatest good for the greatest number