The subject of today’s blog is Jeremy Bentham (1748 – 1832). What? You’ve never heard of Jeremy Bentham? Why, he was an English moral and political philosopher, influenced by Locke and Hume, and the acknowledged “Father of Utilitarianism.” Among his… Read More
Francois Vatel (1631 – 1671) was a famous chef who put on an extravagant banquet for 2,000 people in honor of King Louis XIV. When mishaps occurred, including the late delivery of the seafood, he killed himself by running himself through with his sword.