(1748–1832), English philosopher and jurist, the first major proponent of utilitarianism. Notable works: Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation (1789).
Definition of Bentham, Jeremy in US English:
Bentham, Jeremy
proper nounˈbenTHəm
(1748–1832), English philosopher and jurist, the first major proponent of utilitarianism. He wrote Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation (1789).