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bentham

/ˈbɛn.θəm/

Traducción: Nombre propio relacionado con el filósofo y jurista inglés, conocido como fundador del utilitarismo (1748-1831).

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C1formalcommon/ˈbɛn.θəm/

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A proper noun referring to an English philosopher and jurist, known as the founder of utilitarianism (1748-1831).

  • 🇪🇸Nombre propio relacionado con el filósofo y jurista inglés, conocido como fundador del utilitarismo (1748-1831).
  1. English philosopher and jurist C1 formal

    Jeremy Bentham was an English philosopher, jurist, and social reformer who is best known as the founder of utilitarianism, a moral theory that advocates for actions that maximize happiness and minimize suffering.

    • Bentham's philosophy of utilitarianism has influenced modern ethics and legal systems.
    • He argued that the best action is the one that produces the greatest good for the greatest number.
    • Bentham's work on legal reform helped shape modern criminal justice.

    🇪🇸Bentham, filósofo y jurista inglés