Associations to the word «Bentham»

Wiktionary

BENTHAM, proper noun. An English habitational surname​ derived from any of several places.
BENTHAM, proper noun. Jeremy Bentham, English philosopher and social reformer.

Dictionary definition

BENTHAM, noun. English philosopher and jurist; founder of utilitarianism (1748-1831).

Wise words

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