Jeremy Bentham Quotes


The age we live in is a busy age; in which knowledge is rapidly advancing towards perfection


Context

As it advanced we discovered that there is no perfection and that each new understanding and insight raises many more questions. The 20th century just exploded man’s knowledge.


Citations

Jeremy Bentham, 1748-1832, British Jurist & Philosopher, Comment on the Commentaries and A fragment on government

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Jeremy Bentham
Jeremy Bentham
  • Born: February 15, 1748
  • Died: June 6, 1832
  • Nationality: English
  • Profession: Philosopher

Jeremy Bentham was an English philosopher, jurist, and social reformer regarded as the founder of modern utilitarianism.