Bentham, Romanticism and the ‘Cockney College’, featuring Professor Gregory Dart

Описание: Jeremy Bentham, the philosopher whose ideas provided the foundation for UCL, advocated judging actions by the happiness they produce. Join Professor Philip Schofield in conversation with Professor Gregory Dart as they dive into the philosophical divide between Romanticism and Utilitarianism: pitching the greatest good against moral intentions. A leading scholar of Romanticism, Professor Dart brings rich insights as he explores how these ideas shaped the founding of UCL, or the 'Cockney College' as it was known at the time.

About the Greatest Good
Jeremy Bentham's influence can be felt all across UCL, but the impact of his radical progressivism can be felt worldwide. In Bentham’s Defence of Sexual Liberty, join renowned academics in conversation about Romanticism, queer histories and much more, as they discuss how ideas that were once considered radical now shape the world we live in.

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Host: Professor Philip Schofield (Director of the Bentham Project, UCL)
Guest: Professor Gregory Dart (Department of English, UCL)
Commissioners: Professor David Docherty OBE & Dr Paul Ayris (Pro-Vice-Provost LCCOS: Library, Culture, Collections and Open Science, UCL)
Director: Justin Hardy (IOE - Culture, Communication & Media, UCL)
Producer: Stevie Doran