Jeremy Bentham (1748–1832) was an English philosopher, jurist, and social reformer, best known for his foundational work in the development of utilitarianism—a moral philosophy that suggests that the best action is the one that maximizes overall happiness or utility. Bentham introduced the principle of utility, which evaluates the moral worth of an action based on its consequences for the greatest number of people.
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