Jeremy Bentham

Jeremy Bentham (English: Jeremy Bentham; February 15, 1748 - June 6, 1832), British philosopher, jurist and social reformer. He was one of the first supporters of utilitarianism and animal rights. He wrote a large number of manuscripts on the theme of legal reform from 1769 to 1832, established a large network of reformers, and influenced British legal thought during the Enlightenment. He is the author of "A Treatise on Government" (1776), in which he discusses the British Constitution. In his book "Principles of Morals and Legislation", the principle of utilitarianism was clearly expressed for the first time. Bentham was a radical social reformer in practice. He opposed monarchy and advocated universal suffrage. Bentham was also one of the most influential classical liberals, drawing influence not only from his writings but also from his disciples around the world, including John Stuart Mill and political leaders such as Robert Owen (a representative of utopian socialism).