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Scotch Reform

Considered With Reference To The Plan Proposed In The Late Parliament

2011 Released
124 Pages
2-3 Hours
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Nabu PressISBN 9781245107174

"Scotch Reform: Considered With Reference To The Plan Proposed In The Late Parliament" by Jeremy Bentham offers a detailed examination of proposed reforms within the Scottish political system during the early 19th century. Bentham, a prominent legal philosopher and social reformer, applies his utilitarian principles to analyze and critique the existing parliamentary structures and advocate for improvements. This treatise provides valuable insights into the historical context of political reform movements in Scotland and the broader debates surrounding representation and governance. Bentham's meticulous approach and clear articulation of reform proposals make this work a significant contribution to the study of political science and British history.

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Jeremy Bentham

Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) was the founder of the doctrine of utilitarianism, outlined in "An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation" (1789). His work on the Panopticon began in 1785. His concern with legal reform and codification continued throughout his life, and he was a campaigner for universal suffrage, the secret ballot and the abolition of capital and corporal punishment.

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