Once again. Simon has taught me more about history than any class I ever had in school. People I've never heard of and I seek history and love it. If we don't learn history we are doomed to repeat it.
Slightly embarrassed to admit this, but I had no idea who Bentham was before this bio. It was really enjoyable to learn his story from a blank slate. What a remarkable person.
OMG I used to date Benthams descendent during the 80's and 90's, who was also called Jeremy and was one of the founders of the old Dr Who appreciation society. This is why they called their fan conventions 'Panopticons'. LOL
richard bidinger Grat idea I will comment on every video asking for a Simon Whistler Bio and the number petition So today would be Make a Simon whistler biographic petition #1
Im reading Prefessor Mark Mazower's book on the Greek Revolution. From his account Bentham was a wee bit unhinged by the 1820s. However he did open London's first gymn, in Leicester Square.
It's A John Lind, just not THE one he's talking about. A small point, but I love this channel and I don't see how this sort of thing can happen. Probably mis-communication between the Production Staff.
I read that Jeremy was brought out for the 100th and 150th anniversary and in 2013 for a college meeting. He probably has attended more meetings then some of the living council members.
all these references got me to check out what the hell a deathling is. Now I`m hooked. :) After a week of videos I arrived at bethams head and just figured I have to check this place out again and thank all the deathlings for the good promo :)
I'm reminded of that one Horrible Histories episodes which had a skit on Jeremy Bentham, ending with "Words we get from Jeremy Bentham". Words like repeatable, repeatable, repeatable and repeatable.... no seriously.
Ask a mortician bentham's head. Good video dude I love all your videos, asking again can you link some books for further info on some of these topics? Can you do a video on the history of heligoland Germany. I can't find that much information and it's fascinating story
Don't know if you already have, but please mark for a future biographical: - Nelson Mandela - Tito - Maradona - And that Richest Chinese guy who owns Alibaba.
I really think you should do one about Dr. Samuel Johnson. Creating the dictionary doesn't SOUND that exciting but he was a very quirky interesting individual.
Agreed. His trip with Mr Boswell through Scotland is a particularly fascinating story and, as it occurred in 1773, I wonder if Mr Johnson and Mr Benthem moved in the same circles?
“Though not a philosopher ....” of Course he was a philosopher ! He was the founder of Utilitarianism a school of political economy developed by his wayward disciple JS Mill.
I'll have to go read his rebuttal to the US declaration of independence, because here in the US it's treated as a holy document, and I'm really interested in hearing the counter-arguments, being a big Bentham fan.
Brilliant! TH-cam is awash with garbage about Bentham and Utilitarianism, it is refreshing to find a well researched and well presented video on the topic.
But you said in another video that Americans are the only ones that smile at each other and the world thinks we are weird for that.great video. I was glad to hear his view on animal and womens rights.
Wow , the show Lost just made a lot more sense, all the names of characters are named after opposing philosophers, one episode is actually called Jeremy Benthem
@@Iamtheliquor very little known. Most successful manager in EPL. Also knighted by the Queen. If Piers Morgan can get a video, I'd love to hear his as I'm sure a lot of football fans do to
@@brantleyhester6641 The movie didn't address anything, it was nearly all fictional and only loosely based on the truth in the most abstract of ways. An ACTUAL biography would be very welcome given that fact.
Fun fact, I go to the medical school at the university he founded, and the nearest other school (and rival) King’s college London, decapitated his head and held in ransom in the 1980’s, with the ransom going to charity. The deans caught wind of it and it was quietly returned. To this day we’re rewarded for stealing signs from the school to put in our bar. I actually know one of the then students who stole it!
I visited Jeremy once (his original head wasn't there but in storage; I heard the story that students of UCL -- which you could mention as associated with him -- stole the original head and tossed it about at a pub; I consider that an odd confirmation of 'the greatest happiness' principle). Definitely cool visit but I couldn't say how tall he ended up being. BTW did you say Joseph Priestley or Jason?
How do you have a photograph of John Lind? You said he wrote a rebuttal to the Declaration of Independence in 1776. They didn't have cameras back then? At marker ~8:48.
it's bentham's world and we're all living in it... for better or worse. would like to see a bio about auguste comte, saint simon, and john mill, john stuart mill
Can we get the boy who protected Benthan’s name? The only way I’m getting into the history books is if one of those little nerds I protected remembers my name.
I know diagnosing historical figures is questionable, especially when one isn’t a trained psychologist, but nearly every characteristic ascribed to Bentham reminds me of the many people I know with autism spectrum disorder (at the level previously called Asperger syndrome.)
Thank you Brilliant for making this possible! Check out Brilliant here: brilliant.org/biographics
0:50 - Chapter 1 - A child prodigy
3:00 - Chapter 2 - Westminster
4:15 - Chapter 3 - On to oxford
7:10 - Chapter 4 - A new path
8:20 - Chapter 5 - Taking on the americans
9:50 - Mid roll ads
11:45 - Chapter 6 - The panopticon
13:15 - Chapter 7 - Utilitarianism
15:55 - Chapter 8 - The pool of london
16:45 - Chapter 9 - International influence
17:10 - Chapter 10 - Animal rights advocate
18:05 - Chapter 11 - The auto icon
BENTHAM’S HEAD (yes this a reference to ask a mortician)
We need more Death Positive peeps in here repeating that over and over.
I'm so happy this is the top comment.
Face mask of the deceased goes way back in the past, as far as I remember in bronze age it was already a common practice.
Best sticker ever ;)
YES I DIDNT THINK ANYONE ELSE KNEW
Once again. Simon has taught me more about history than any class I ever had in school. People I've never heard of and I seek history and love it. If we don't learn history we are doomed to repeat it.
Wow, Bentham was truly aHEAD of his time.
yeah, and I reckon he was an atheist.
Yeah, he couldn't be any more out of place in his own time. He almost sounds like someone from the 21st century.
0:51 Thought he said Porn breaking enterprise.
LOL . Me too . :)
Same here. Had to go back and listen to it again just to make sure.
I heard Porn Brokering. 😀
Me too.
Yeap, same...
Slightly embarrassed to admit this, but I had no idea who Bentham was before this bio. It was really enjoyable to learn his story from a blank slate. What a remarkable person.
OMG I used to date Benthams descendent during the 80's and 90's, who was also called Jeremy and was one of the founders of the old Dr Who appreciation society. This is why they called their fan conventions 'Panopticons'. LOL
(pets you) There, there sweetie. Like I give a f*ck what you think....lol
Was that guy also on the spectrum?
@@joepeake8972 What his ancestor or my ex?
@@Sisterspike1 Your ex. Was he by any chance a bit socially awkward and extremely enthusiastic/obsessive about his special interests?
@@joepeake8972 Yes to the interests, no to the other.
Can we get a biographic on Simon Whistler
Yes to this
I said this in the Napoleon 2 vid
We should start a petition.
richard bidinger Grat idea I will comment on every video asking for a Simon Whistler Bio and the number petition
So today would be Make a Simon whistler biographic petition #1
They could do the bit where he learned to say the word "behemoth".
Bentham's heaaaaaaaaad.
"Ask a mortician" reference.
First thing i thought 😂
Damn beat me to it!
As soon as I saw the thumbnail I knew someone would say it. Thank you
You beat me to it :-)
th-cam.com/video/9FvYfuwZvyY/w-d-xo.html
Be sure to watch it right up to the very last second.
I was really hoping Simon would use this.
Imagine talking with this guy at a bar. I mean he knows so much after so many Bio vids hes a walking encyclopedia
Im reading Prefessor Mark Mazower's book on the Greek Revolution. From his account Bentham was a wee bit unhinged by the 1820s. However he did open London's first gymn, in Leicester Square.
I'm curious how at the 8:41 mark you have a *photograph* of John Lind. Isn't this in the mid 1700s?
wrong John Lind
Yeah! That struck me too! I actually am looking at these posts to see if anyone else had the same thought. So I'm not crazy then. Phew!
It's A John Lind, just not THE one he's talking about. A small point, but I love this channel and I don't see how this sort of thing can happen. Probably mis-communication between the Production Staff.
"Does it spark joy?"
(sings to self every time Simon says Bentham) Bentham's heaaad.
Now I have to go back and watch that video.
Excellent. Thank you its really very helpful😊
Bentham, the dude that disliked useless, unjust laws, but hated anybody that decided to free themselves from them.
Good point
Uhh, the photo of John Lind is not correct
What an absolute top bloke, I need to look into him further.
I read that Jeremy was brought out for the 100th and 150th anniversary and in 2013 for a college meeting. He probably has attended more meetings then some of the living council members.
Soren Kierkegaard would be a great Biographic!
Moon Child who is Soren Kierkegaard?
Fun fact: Bentham also had a pet cat named Reverend, a pet teapot named Dickie and two sticks named Dobbin and Dapple.
You're right Simon, that last part was both unexpected and eerie. His utilitarianism beat the Egyptian's mummifications.
Keep bringing on the philosophers!
Omg all the fellow deathlings on here make my black shriveled heart sing🖤. And if you listen closely, it sings: "Bentham's heeeead" 😂
I love all the Benthams Head references.
all these references got me to check out what the hell a deathling is. Now I`m hooked. :) After a week of videos I arrived at bethams head and just figured I have to check this place out again and thank all the deathlings for the good promo :)
I'm reminded of that one Horrible Histories episodes which had a skit on Jeremy Bentham, ending with "Words we get from Jeremy Bentham". Words like repeatable, repeatable, repeatable and repeatable.... no seriously.
Jeremy is the best listener at UCL. A cornerstone of my grad school years.
For a moment I said he’s a good listener at the Uefa champions league?
Bentham's heaaad~
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Who watches Ask a Mortician? Lol
I was hoping to find a comment like this with all my heart. I love you hahaha
Damn it you beat me to it, lol.
Meeee!
Thanks! I was waiting for this!
I was searching for that comment 😂❤️
What a fascinating man!
I'm so glad to see other Deathlings here! I'm sure Death Mother is pleased :)
Ask a mortician bentham's head. Good video dude I love all your videos, asking again can you link some books for further info on some of these topics?
Can you do a video on the history of heligoland Germany. I can't find that much information and it's fascinating story
If you use Wikipedia to look up any of his topics you can find a long list of sources at the end of the page. Some are websites, books, etc
I learned so much from you thank you.
Furthermore his Auto Icon must be open and on display during all meetings of the board of directors of the college !
The John Lind picture is off! Sure enough others have pointed it out, but still a great video. Thanks for the enlightenment!
Don't know if you already have, but please mark for a future biographical:
- Nelson Mandela
- Tito
- Maradona
- And that Richest Chinese guy who owns Alibaba.
He should do a biography on Elliot Rodger and the many other male toxic incel terrorists.
Please do Henry David Thoreau
He was an interesting gentleman and someone I wish I could have shared a meal with.
What an enigma...love him!
I really think you should do one about Dr. Samuel Johnson. Creating the dictionary doesn't SOUND that exciting but he was a very quirky interesting individual.
Agreed. His trip with Mr Boswell through Scotland is a particularly fascinating story and, as it occurred in 1773, I wonder if Mr Johnson and Mr Benthem moved in the same circles?
Please do a bio on Ip Man. Thank you :)
The fact that what benefits the most is not an objective awnser, if you went beyond starving, and violence, makes utilitarisme rather unpractical
Next: St. Augustine!!!!
Please & Thank You! 😄
Awesome video. takes me back to when I was studying philosophy with the O.U.
“Though not a philosopher ....” of Course he was a philosopher ! He was the founder of Utilitarianism a school of political economy developed by his wayward disciple JS Mill.
At 13:39 he said “Bentham… he was not a *professional* philosopher”
You should make a video about William of Orange
I don’t understand why Bentham Criticized the American Constitution when it’s technically compatible with Utilitarianism.
Do one on Wernher von Braun !
An interesting video that also the right amount of editing.
On day 1 of the Ma in Understanding and Securing Human Rights our tutor taught us Benthem's quote that HR were "Nonsense on stilts".
I'll have to go read his rebuttal to the US declaration of independence, because here in the US it's treated as a holy document, and I'm really interested in hearing the counter-arguments, being a big Bentham fan.
I love when you all cover philosophers
Thanks Simon.
I don’t like learning for say, but I am smart. I like Simon and his topics are interesting.
Brilliant! TH-cam is awash with garbage about Bentham and Utilitarianism, it is refreshing to find a well researched and well presented video on the topic.
Well geez his theory of being "Happy" is awfully similar to all men are created equal.. 🤔
But you said in another video that Americans are the only ones that smile at each other and the world thinks we are weird for that.great video. I was glad to hear his view on animal and womens rights.
Wow , the show Lost just made a lot more sense, all the names of characters are named after opposing philosophers, one episode is actually called Jeremy Benthem
Love what you do. Please do Sir Alex Ferguson
Why?
@@Iamtheliquor very little known. Most successful manager in EPL. Also knighted by the Queen. If Piers Morgan can get a video, I'd love to hear his as I'm sure a lot of football fans do to
LLNNALL Emanuel I’m a football fan I know all i need to know about him
@@Iamtheliquor That's great for you
Who?
My partner is a Bentham. Thanks for making this video about their ancestor!!
That’s cool so am I
Can you do Freddie Mercury please
I mean, we could but the movie just came out and won some Oscars. It feels too soon.
@@brantleyhester6641 The movie didn't address anything, it was nearly all fictional and only loosely based on the truth in the most abstract of ways. An ACTUAL biography would be very welcome given that fact.
Fun fact, I go to the medical school at the university he founded, and the nearest other school (and rival) King’s college London, decapitated his head and held in ransom in the 1980’s, with the ransom going to charity. The deans caught wind of it and it was quietly returned. To this day we’re rewarded for stealing signs from the school to put in our bar. I actually know one of the then students who stole it!
I visited Jeremy once (his original head wasn't there but in storage; I heard the story that students of UCL -- which you could mention as associated with him -- stole the original head and tossed it about at a pub; I consider that an odd confirmation of 'the greatest happiness' principle). Definitely cool visit but I couldn't say how tall he ended up being. BTW did you say Joseph Priestley or Jason?
Bentham's heaaaaaaaaaad!
Wow cool the basic concept behind that episode of ST:TNG when Wesley almost got the death penalty for crashing into the greenhouse.
Do one on Elvis presley
9:16 I think he kinda missed that this was entirely the point.
The John Lind in that picture was a Swede born in 1854...
He wrote a gay rights book too, though it was published after his death
Do Ishi the last wild Indian! Please!!!!
Its funny how many of the internal inconsistencies that Bentham picked out in the DoI are playing out this very day.
So glad we Americans proved the little man wrong. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
a fascinating bio.
How do you have a photograph of John Lind? You said he wrote a rebuttal to the Declaration of Independence in 1776. They didn't have cameras back then? At marker ~8:48.
Can you please do one on the Swamp Fox (Francis Marion)?
You could do Joseph Smith or Huey long
Personal bias
Every man a king!
Bentham's head....!
Hi man can you do Douglas MacArthur
Script has been written.
Hey, could you do Alfred Czech? (The youngest person to receive an iron cross)
Why did you use a photograph when you mentioned Lind? There were no cameras in the 1770's and the costume doesn't fit the period.
Yeah, I was wondering the same thing. I think he used the wrong John Lind.
Very recommendable!
His effort turned out to be macabre in the end..
Who came straight to the comments to look for "Bentham's head" references?
My hero from Ethics class! Definite thumbs up... :)
Bentham's heaaaaad
Bentham’s head
Next one should be about MADAM C.J walker
Can you do an episode on Anwar Sadat really soon? I have a project due and I need all the help I can get.
Bro just look it up lol tf?
it's bentham's world and we're all living in it... for better or worse. would like to see a bio about auguste comte, saint simon, and john mill, john stuart mill
Can you please do a John Stuart Mill video?
Can we get the boy who protected Benthan’s name? The only way I’m getting into the history books is if one of those little nerds I protected remembers my name.
Do allister crowley
Bentham’S Head! Glad to see so many death positives here!
I was watching your Fred Rogers bio earlier and it reminded me of Don Knotts. I'd really like to see that in biographics fashion. Just a suggestion.
At 5:11, isn't 'Shuttlecock' just Badminton?
I know diagnosing historical figures is questionable, especially when one isn’t a trained psychologist, but nearly every characteristic ascribed to Bentham reminds me of the many people I know with autism spectrum disorder (at the level previously called Asperger syndrome.)
Can you do Alan Kulwicki?
you should do Sibelious, Mozart's student
No mention of defending Homosexuality?
I would love to see a bio on Wilson Mizner...
Great video, thank you very much , note to self(nts) watched all in it 18:56
Do Kilroy......not a real person but interesting story behind it.