Jeremy Bentham books in order
British philosopher, jurist, and social reformer
- Lived
- 1748–1832
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 13
- Also writes as
- Gamaliel Smith, Philip Beauchamp
Jeremy Bentham published 5 non-fiction books and 8 other books, beginning with A Fragment on Government (1776). The best-known is An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation (1789).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Jeremy Bentham
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An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation
Jeremy Bentham's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
A Fragment on Government (1776)
An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation (1789)
The Theory of Legislation (1802)
Benthamiana (1843)
The Rationale of Punishment (2003)
Other books in order
A View of the Hard-labour Bill (1778)
Defence of Usury (1787)
Plan of Parliamentary Reform (1817)
Truth Versus Ashurst (1823)
Deontology Or, the Science of Morality (1834)
The Works of Jeremy Bentham (2001)
The Book of Fallacies (2018)
Rationale of Reward (2022)
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About Jeremy Bentham
Jeremy Bentham was an English philosopher, jurist, and social reformer regarded as the founder of modern utilitarianism.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jeremy Bentham FAQ
- How many books has Jeremy Bentham written?
- Jeremy Bentham published 5 non-fiction books and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jeremy Bentham's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation.
- What is Jeremy Bentham's last book?
- The Theory of Legislation (1802).
- What is Jeremy Bentham's most famous book?
- An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation (1789) is Jeremy Bentham's most widely read book.
- Does Jeremy Bentham write under a pen name?
- Yes: Jeremy Bentham has also published as Gamaliel Smith and Philip Beauchamp.
- Can I read Jeremy Bentham's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Jeremy Bentham is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.