...spirits, to whom poetry and philosophy have been equally indebted, but these exceptions do not remove the mischiefs which have resulted from this magic...and sciences, without exception, inasmuch as they constituteinnocentemployments, at least of time, possess a species of moral utility, neither the less...

...It is true, there have been noble spirits, to whom poetry and philosophy have been equally indebted; but these exceptions do not counteract the mischiefs...calculated to gratify those individuals who are most dith'cult to be pleased. All the arts and sciences, without exception, inasmuch as they constitute...

...are relished only by a few' (p. 253). Bentham's only concession to poetry and music was that if they 'deserve to be preferred before a game of push-pin,...individuals who are most difficult to be pleased' (p. 253). What all amusements had in common was that: 'They compete with, and occupy the place of,...

...is true, there have been noble spirits, to whom poetry and philosophy have been equally indebted ; but these exceptions do not counteract the mischiefs...individuals who are most difficult to be pleased." * Ibid., p. 258. mature age, a man should continue to prattle like a child. Let those who are pleased...