First published in 1977 this volume challenges the accepted interpretations of Bentham’s political thought and in particular the landmark criticism by John Stuart Mill and Elie Halevy.

Explores Bentham’s political philosophy in its historical and intellectual context and in the light of his own later re-assessment of his philosophical project.

Church-of-Englandism and its Catechism Examined was part of Bentham’s sustained attack on English political, legal, and ecclesiastical establishments. This authoritative version is accompanied by an editorial introduction, comprehensive annotation, collations…