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According to whom the task of the government is to promote happiness of society by furthering enjoyment…

Jeremy Bentham treats government as an instrument for promoting the happiness of society. In his utilitarian approach, laws and policies are assessed through their…

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According to whom the task of the government is to promote happiness of society by furthering enjoyment of pleasure and affording security against pain

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Jeremy Bentham treats government as an instrument for promoting the happiness of society. In his utilitarian approach, laws and policies are assessed through their consequences for pleasure and pain, rather than solely by tradition or a ruler's wishes.

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