Amnon Goldworth Research Collection
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Title: Amnon Goldworth Research Collection
Identifier/Call Number: MSS-2011-10-01
Contributing Institution:
SJSU Special Collections & Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
3.25 Linear feet,
3 Paige Boxes: 2 Legal and 1 Letter
Date (bulk): Bulk, 1814-1829
Date (inclusive): 1814-1980
Abstract: The Amnon Goldworth Research Collection represents the research conducted by SJSU Philosophy Professor Amnon Goldworth to
produce a single manuscript of the major philosophical works of British philosopher Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832). This collection
consists of photocopies from Bentham’s papers, held by the University College in London, as well as Professor Goldworth's
research and editorial notes. In 1983, Goldworth published "The Collected Works of Jeremy Bentham: Deontology Together with
the Springs of Action and the Article of Utilitarianism," (Oxford University Press), which represents the culmination of Goldworth’s
efforts to edit and transliterate the collected works of Bentham into a single volume. This collection is arranged into two
series: Series I: Jermey Bentham; and Series II: Editor’s notes and manuscript.
Creator:
Goldworth, Amnon
Access
The collection is open for research.
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intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader. Copyright restrictions
also apply to digital reproductions of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational
purposes.
Preferred Citation
Amnon Goldworth Research Collection, MSS-2011-10-01, San José State University Library Special Collections & Archives.
Processing History
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Biographical History
In 1983 SJSU Philosophy Professor Amnon Goldworth published "The Collected Works of Jeremy Bentham: Deontology Together with
the Springs of Action and the Article of Utilitarianism," (Oxford University Press), which represents the culmination of Goldworth’s
efforts to edit and transliterate the collected works of Bentham into a single volume.
English philosopher Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832), was born in London on February 15, 1748. He was educated at Oxford University
College, and studied law, for which he developed a profound mistrust. From this mistrust developed a lifelong devotion to
working out a theory of law that would codify and reform both civil and penal law. He is known today for his moral philosophy,
especially his principle of utilitarianism--a moral act is one which produces the greatest happiness for the greatest number
of people.
Bentham deposited his papers with the University of London. The depository was created when, at his death in London on June
6, 1832, Bentham left tens of thousands of manuscript pages. He also left a large estate, which was used to finance the newly-established
University College in London and his cadaver, per his instructions, was dissected, embalmed, dressed, and placed in a chair,
which to this day resides in a cabinet in a corridor of the main building of University of London College.
Committed to enriching student understanding of Bentham's philosophy, Goldworth gathered together Bentham’s philosophical
works in a single manuscript, which he edited and translitereated.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into two series: Series I: Jermey Bentham; and Series II: Editor’s notes and manuscript.
Scope and Content of Collection
The Amnon Goldworth Research Collection represents the research conducted by SJSU Philosophy Professor Amnon Goldworth to
produce a single manuscript of the major philosophical works of British philosopher Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832). This collection
consists of photocopies from Bentham’s papers, held by the University College in London, as well as Professor Goldworth's
research and editorial notes. In 1983, Goldworth published "The Collected Works of Jeremy Bentham: Deontology Together with
the Springs of Action and the Article of Utilitarianism," (Oxford University Press), which represents the culmination of Goldworth’s
efforts to edit and transliterate the collected works of Bentham into a single volume.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Bentham, Jeremy, 1748-1832
Article on Utilitarianism
Deontology
Ethics
Springs of Action
Utilitarianism
Series I: Jeremy Bentham Manuscripts
1805-1979
Physical Description
2 boxes
Scope and Content of Collection
The content in this series consist of photocopies from the papers of Jeremy Bentham, provided to Professor Goldworth by the
University of London. The bulk of these papers pertain to Bentham’s views on deontology and utilitarianism. In addition, there
are several untitled and unpublished manuscripts including : Article on Utilitarianism and the Table of the Springs of Action,
which Goldworth edited and transliterated into a single volume entitled "The Collected Works of Jeremy Bentham: Deontology
Together with the Springs of Action and the Article of Utilitarianism," (Oxford University Press, 1983).
Arrangement
This series is alphabetically arranged by subject matter.
Folder 1: Article on Utilitarianism Manuscript
1829
Folder 2: Bentham Bowring Collaborative, Part I
1819-1826
Folder 3: Bentham Bowring Collaborative
1819-1826
Folder 4: General Deontology, Part I
1805-1830
Folder 5:General Deontology, Part II
1814
Folder 6: General Deontology, Part II
1814-1830
Folder 7: Greatest Happiness Principle Manuscript
Undated
Folder 8: Logic or Ethics Theory
1814-1816
Folder 9: Miscellaneous Deontology Writings
1814
Folder 10: Practical Deontology
1819-1829
Folder 11: Private Deontology
1819-1824
Folder 12: Theoretical Deontology
1814-1816
Folder 13: Springs of Action
1813-1815
Folder 14: Copy Receipts
1979
Series II: Editor's Notes
1978-1980
Physical Description
1 box
Scope and Content of Collection
The contents in this series consist of Amnon Goldworth's research and editorial notes on Jeremy Bentham's (1748-1832) manuscripts.
Included are transcribed versions of Bentham's manuscripts, both handwritten and typed, as well as the notes on the organization
and preliminary index of Goldworth’s book "The Collected Works of Jeremy Bentham: Deontology Together with the Springs of
Action and the Article of Utilitarianism," (Oxford University Press, 1983).
Arrangement
This series is alphabetically arranged by subject matter.
Folder 1: General Deontology, Part I
undated
Folder 2: General Deontology, Part II
undated
Folder 3: Explanation of Bentham's Shorthand, Bentham on Hume's Virtues, Explanation of Editor's Changes and Notes
1979
Folder 4: Index to Book
undated
Folder 5: Intellectual Faculties
undated
Folder 6: Organizational Notes
undated
Folder 7: Private Deontology, Part I
undated
Folder 8: Private Deontology, Part II
undated
Folder 9: Table of Springs Marginal Commentary
undated
Folder 10: Transcibed Marginal Commentary
1978-1980
Folder 11: Springs of Action
undated
Folder 12: Sumnum Bonum and the Passions
undated
Folder 13: Utilitarian Principles
undated
