Monday 26 November 2012

Is it a lampshade? ...


Because of an earlier association with a centre of academy in London, St. Anley recently received this effigy in the post.
 

"... the proper course of action is the one that maximizes utility,
specifically defined as maximising happiness and reducing suffering."


It’s supposed to be Jeremy Bentham, (1748 – 1832.)

You know: a proponent of utilitarianism, egalitarianism and social welfare.

He is regarded as the ‘spiritual founder’ of University College London.

Upon his death his body was publically dissected, and his head was mummified, (rather badly,) and placed on public display within UCL.

Rumours that undergraduates played football with his head are untrue.

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