An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation is a book by the English philosopher and legal theorist Jeremy Bentham "originally printed in 1780, and first published in 1789." Bentham's "most important theoretical work," it is where Bentham develops his theory of utilitarianism and is the first major book on the topic. Bentham was the first major philosopher to develop and defend a utilitarian theory of ethics. Like John Stuart Mill, whom he greatly influenced, Bentham believed that happiness or pleasure is the only thing that is good for its
Jeremy Lane (writer) Jeremy Lane (writer) Jeremy Lane (April 29, 1893 - ) was a writer of mystery and lost world short stories and novels. His stories appeared in pulp magazines including "The All-Story Weekly", "Top-Notch Magazine", "The Smart Set" and "People's Favorite Magazine". His books, usually starring his detective hero Whitney Wheat, included "Death To Drumbeat", "Murder Menageries", "Murder Spoils Everything", "Kill Him Tonight", "The Left Hand of God" and "Murder Has Bright Eyes". His novel, "Yellow Men Sleep", was published by The Century Company in 1919. Born Herman Dale Schuchert in Mishawaka, Indiana, on April 29, 1893, he took the pen