Bentham's Metaphysics and the Science of Divinity

The utilitarian philosopher Jeremy Bentham (1748–1832) has long been recognized as an exponent of a new science of society. However, scholars of his thought have given scant attention to at least one important aspect of that science: the relationship between the metaphysical presuppositions of his s...

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Autore principale: Crimmins, James E. (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: 1986
In: Harvard theological review
Anno: 1986, Volume: 79, Fascicolo: 4, Pagine: 387-411
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