Pannomial Fragments

By Jeremy Bentham

Book Overview

Pannomial Fragments is a collection of writings by the renowned philosopher and social reformer Jeremy Bentham. The book contains a series of fragments, or short pieces, that were written by Bentham over the course of his life. These fragments cover a wide range of topics, including politics, law, economics, and ethics.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different theme. In the first section, Bentham discusses the nature of government and the role of the state in society. He argues that the primary function of government should be to promote the greatest happiness of the greatest number of people.In the second section, Bentham explores the principles of economics and the nature of wealth. He argues that wealth should be distributed in a way that maximizes the well-being of society as a whole, rather than being concentrated in the hands of a few individuals.In the third section, Bentham delves into the field of ethics, discussing the principles of moral philosophy and the nature of human happiness. He argues that happiness is the ultimate goal of human existence, and that moral behavior should be guided by the principle of maximizing happiness for oneself and others.Throughout the book, Bentham's writing is characterized by his clear and concise style, as well as his commitment to rational inquiry and social progress. Pannomial Fragments is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy and the development of modern political and economic thought.For justification of the legislative arrangements necessary to afford security against maleficent acts affecting the person, what it is necessary to show is, that by them pain will not be produced in such quantity as will cause it to outweigh the pleasure that would have been produced by the maleficent acts so prevented.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162678658
• ISBN13: 9781162678658
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"