| Bentham: A Guide for the Perplexed Contributor(s): Schofield, Philip (Author) |
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ISBN: 0826495893 ISBN-13: 9780826495891 Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC OUR PRICE: $133.65 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2009 Annotation: This book provides a concise and coherent overview of Jeremy Bentham, the widely read and studied political philosopher - ideal for undergraduates who require more than just a simple introduction to his work and thought. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Modern - Philosophy | Political |
| Dewey: 192 |
| LCCN: 2008039191 |
| Series: Guides for the Perplexed |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.80 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Bentham: A Guide for the Perplexed presents a clear account of his life and thought, and highlights his relevance to contemporary debates in philosophy, politics, and law. Key concepts and themes, including Bentham's theory of logic and language, his utilitarianism, his legal theory, his panopticon prison, and his democratic politics-together with his views on religion, sex, and torture-are lucidly explored. The book also contains an illuminating discussion of the nature of the text from the perspective of an experienced textual editor. |