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April 10, 2026UtilitasOpen Access

The Influence of Ancient Greek Moral Philosophy on Bentham’s Development of the Principle of Utility: “I Had It from Epicurus, from Carneades,…”

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RMRex W. MixonNew York University

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Examines Bentham’s ethical framework, linking it to Greek philosophers, suggesting foundational influences.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore Bentham's connection to Epicurus and Carneades in developing the Principle of Utility.
  • Analyzed Bentham’s unpublished manuscript and Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation.
  • Identified themes and connections between Epicurean philosophy and Bentham’s ideas.
  • Assessed Carneades’ ethical requirements in relation to Bentham’s Principle of Utility.
  • Confirmed Epicurus’ significant influence on Bentham's views about value and choices.
  • Demonstrated alignment between Bentham’s understanding of justice and Carneades’ ethical demands.
  • Showed that Bentham structured the Principle of Utility to address fundamental philosophical issues.

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Rex W. Mixon (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d8940c6c1944d70ce05061https://doi.org/10.1017/s0953820826100260
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