Exploring the Foundations of Ethics and Law: A Study of ‘An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation’

The purpose of this report is to explore the foundational principles of ethics and law as articulated in Jeremy Bentham’s seminal work, “An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation.” This text is critical for understanding the development of utilitarianism, which posits that the best actions are those that maximize happine