Which English scholar developed utilitarianism and viewed retribution as pointless?

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Jeremy Bentham is the English scholar who developed utilitarianism, which is a moral theory that judges the moral quality of an action based on its ability to produce the greatest amount of happiness or pleasure for the greatest number of people. He viewed retribution (punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act) as pointless, as it did not contribute to the overall happiness of society.

Which English Scholar Developed Utilitarianism and Viewed Retribution as Pointless