Blackstone’s Critic: Jeremy Bentham & the Commentaries

Mar. 10, 2026
All Day
Rare Book Exhibit Area, Lillian Goldman Law Library, Level 3
Open to the Yale Community

  • Apr. 21, 2026 - All Day
  • Apr. 28, 2026 - All Day

frivolous; illogical; his reasons altogether futile; cold; reserved; affected; wary; exhibiting a frigid pride.  

Blackstone's Critic explores Jeremy Bentham's relationship with William Blackstone, from his attendance at Blackstone's lectures at age 16 through his work on Panopticon, or, the Inspection-House. Blackstone's Critic is on view in the Rare Book Exhibit Area, Lillian Goldman Law Library, Level 3, through April 29.

Sponsoring Organization(s)

Rare Book Room, Lillian Goldman Law Library

Contact

Kathryn James