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Jeremy Bentham (feb 15, 1748 – jun 6, 1832)

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A British philosopher and social reformer, widely considered the founder of modern utilitarianism, an ethical theory emphasizing the maximization of happiness and the minimization of pain for the greatest number of people. He advocated for individual rights, social reform, and the principle that actions should be judged by their consequences, not their intent.

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feb 15, 1748
jun 6, 1832
~ 84 years