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Panopticon: Or The Inspection House (1791)

Jeremy Bentham

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Panopticon: Or The Inspection House is a book written by Jeremy Bentham and published in 1791. The book describes a theoretical prison design known as the Panopticon, which consists of a circular building with a central watchtower that allows a single observer to monitor all the prisoners without them knowing whether or not they are being watched. The design was intended to create a sense of constant surveillance and discipline among the prisoners, while also reducing the need for physical punishment. Bentham believed that the Panopticon could be applied to other institutions, such as schools and hospitals, to improve efficiency and control. The book also discusses Bentham's ideas on social reform and the role of government in promoting the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. Overall, Panopticon: Or The Inspection House is a seminal work in the field of social and political philosophy, and continues to be studied and debated by scholars today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publish Date: Sep 10th, 2010
  • Pages: 400
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 1.00in - 1.66lb
  • EAN: 9781166377144
  • Categories: • General• Ethics & Moral Philosophy• Legal History

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Aeon is a magazine of ideas and culture. Psyche is our sister magazine focused on the human condition. Visit https://t.co/rFyQHxJru9 and https://t.co/IZy9ul9f6q for more.

Myles Zhang's digital construction of a panopticon prison based on Jeremy Bentham’s plans offers up a broader commentary on punishment, power, and surveillance https://t.co/fCzt0C3S7b

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UCL Vice-Provost (Research, Innovation & Global Engagement). Husband, dad, doctor, professor, runner. Not necessarily in that order

A 3D Computer Animation of the Panopticon, Jeremy Bentham’s 18th Century Design for an All-Controlling Prison https://t.co/mcjuqIrshb via @openculture

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Providing economic analysis and policy advice to promote sustainable and equitable development for all. #UNGOALS

While the panopticon was popularized by Jeremy Bentham as a method of monitoring prisoners, @DrDaronAcemoglu points out that this infamous technology that inspires horror was originally designed “for the sake of progress” for workers in a factory. #AL26 @EconomiaUAndes https://t.co/ozxEyuaw4W

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