Definition of Benthamism in English:
Benthamism
noun ˈbɛnθəmɪz(ə)mˈbɛnθəˌmɪzəm
mass nounThe philosophical system of utilitarianism proposed by the English philosopher and jurist Jeremy Bentham.
the role of Benthamism in the evolution of 19th century policy
Example sentencesExamples
- Perhaps he regarded the fundamental positions of Benthamism as too secure to need much elaboration.
- The work has never been bettered as a study of Benthamism.
- His personal conversion to Benthamism heralded a hyperactive period in his life in many spheres.
Definition of Benthamism in US English:
Benthamism
nounˈbɛnθəˌmɪzəmˈbenTHəˌmizəm
The philosophical system of utilitarianism proposed by the English philosopher and jurist Jeremy Bentham.
the role of Benthamism in the evolution of 19th century policy
Example sentencesExamples
- His personal conversion to Benthamism heralded a hyperactive period in his life in many spheres.
- Perhaps he regarded the fundamental positions of Benthamism as too secure to need much elaboration.
- The work has never been bettered as a study of Benthamism.