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Dec 2020
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#116: Jeremy Bentham & Utilitarianism

Leonardo English
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He was the creator of utilitarianism, a philosophical framework for how societies should be structured, based on the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. Learn about the fascinating life of this interesting character, how this theory impacted the law, and how he was true to his beliefs even in death. Full transcript, subtitles and key voca ... Show More
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