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    JURISPRUDENCE

    A S S I G N M E N T-1

    JEREMY BENTHAM

    S u b m i t t e d To : P R O F. R I FA S A N B A Q

    Submitted By: KAJAL RANI A-02 &

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    JEREMY BENTHAN
    (1748-1832)
    Early Life and Background:

    • Jeremy Bentham was born on February


    15, 1748, in London, England.

    • He came from a family of lawyers and was


    exposed to legal thinking from an early
    age.

    • This background greatly influenced his


    later works.
    He was a British philosopher, jurist , and social reformer.

    He is best known for his contributions to:

    • Theor y of utility

    • Hedonistic Calculus

    • Principle of utility

    • Codification of law

    • Concept of panopticon

    Bentham's ideas extended beyond philosophy and had a significant impact on


    legal, political, and social thought .
    Theory of utility:

    Utilitarianism:Bentham's utilitarian
    philosophy asserted that:

    the right action is the one that


    maximizes happiness and minimizes
    suffering for the greatest number of
    people.

    This principle laid the groundwork


    for modern discussions on ethics
    and public policy.
    Hedonistic Calculus

    Bentham developed the concept of


    the "hedonistic calculus," a
    systematic method to measure the
    pleasure and pain associated with
    different actions.

    This calculus allowed individuals to


    objectively evaluate the
    consequences of their choices.
    According to Bentham , pleasure or pain could be Arithmetically calculated by taking
    into account seven factors, namely:
    1. Intensity (more or less ef ficaciousness)

    2. Duration (longer or shor ter life)

    3. Cer tainty (consideration of definiteness or indefiniteness)

    4. Propinquity (consideration of nearness or remoteness of time)

    5. Purity (accompaniment of all pleasure or pain)

    6. Fecundity (capacity of being produc tive or barren) and

    7. Extensiveness (the number of per sons fallen under influence)


    Principle of Utility

    Bentham believed that laws and


    institutions should be evaluated
    based on their utility, or their ability
    to create the greatest amount of
    happiness.

    This principle influenced his views


    on legal and social reform.
    Codification of Laws:

    Bentham advocated for the


    codification of laws, which involves
    He believed this would enhance
    organizing and simplifying legal
    transparency and prevent abuses of
    codes to make them accessible and
    power.
    understandable to the general
    public.
    Concept of Panopticon.

    Bentham introduced the concept of


    the panopticon, a prison design
    that allows constant surveillance of
    inmates without their knowledge.

    This idea had implications for the


    control and management of
    institutions, as well as broader
    discussions on sur veillance and
    privacy.
    John Stuart Mill

    Bentham's ideas were further developed by his


    protégé John Stuart Mill, who refined and
    expanded upon utilitarian principles in his own
    writings.
    CONCLUSION

    • Jeremy Bentham's contributions to jurisprudence and


    philosophy continue to be studied and debated today.

    • His emphasis on rationality, empirical analysis, and the


    pursuit of societal happiness has left a lasting mark on
    ethical, legal, and political theory.

    Thank you!

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