ABSTRACT

First published in 1977 this volume challenges the accepted interpretations of Bentham's political thought and in particular the landmark criticism by John Stuart Mill and Elie Halévy, the author consulted the extensive manuscript collections left by Bentham to the University of London and the British museum in the preparation of this volume.

chapter Chapter I|27 pages

The Metaphysics of Jurisprudence

chapter Chapter II|20 pages

Obstacles to Reform

chapter Chapter III|19 pages

Polity and Economy

chapter Chapter IV|21 pages

The Making of a Democrat

chapter Chapter V|22 pages

A Tyranny of the Majority?

chapter |10 pages

Conclusion