#116: Jeremy Bentham & Utilitarianism

 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.Bentham's early life as a child prodigyEnlightenment principlesIntroduction to the Principles of Morals and LegislationMeasuring pleasure vs. painThe six different measurements of pleasure and painRejecting existing lawsThe Panopticon and treatment of criminalsWhy should someone be killed for stealing?Problems with utilitarianismDefining the true meaning of happinessApplying utilitarianism to economics, sexuality and animal rightsBentham's wishes for his body when he diedThe theft of Jeremy Bentham's headFull interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/jeremy-bentham ---You might like:🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership 📧 Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية