Jeremy Bentham punishment creates an even more evil offence. Instead of suppressing the evil acts, Bentham argues that certain unnecessary laws and punishments could ultimately lead to new and more dangerous vices than those being punished to begin with, and calls upon legislators to measure the pleasures and pains associated with any legislation and to form laws in order to create the greatest good for the greatest number. He argues that the concept of the individual pursuing his or her own happiness cannot be necessarily declared "right", because often these individual pursuits can lead to greater pain and less pleasure for a
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