Benthamite
51Benthamism — [ben′thəmiz΄əm] n. the utilitarian philosophy of Jeremy Bentham, which holds that the greatest happiness of the greatest number should be the ultimate goal of society and of the individual Benthamite [ben′thəmīt΄] n …
52benthamism — n. the utilitarian philosophy of Jeremy Bentham, Engl. philosopher d. 1832. Derivatives: Benthamite n. & adj …
53philosophical radical — noun Usage: usually capitalized P&R : one of a group of early 19th century English liberals characterized chiefly by a belief in Benthamite utilitarianism and advocating legal, economic, and social reforms including free trade and reform of… …
54Ben|tham|ite — «BEHN thuh myt, tuh », noun, adjective. –n. a follower of Benthamism. –adj. having to do with or favoring Benthamism: »The underlying and dominant assumption of Labor policy is Benthamite the concepts of…the efficient public servant, the doing of …
55HALÉVY, ÉLIE — (1870–1937), French philosopher and historian. He was the son of Ludovic and brother of Daniel (see Halévy family). He was raised as a Protestant (his mother s religion). He became professor at the Ecole libre des Sciences politiques where he… …
