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BII. Ch.12
Panopticon
* Traites de Legislation
Tonc III Art. Panoptique

In a former work* a compressed view has
been given of the works printed + by Mr Bentham
on the subject of Pano the PanopticonPenitentiary Houses. It might
be sufficient to refer the reader to this work but
for the purpose of the present chapter it will
be necessary to explain shortly to explain, the
these fundamental ideas which form the basis
of the plan.

1. A circular or polygonal building circular or polygonaldivided into
alfrom one to five stories high the apart ments or Cells of the prisoners
occupying the circumference: in the centre is a
lodge or apartment for the Inspector, from which
he may see all the Prisoners without being seen

himself, & from whence by means of tubes he
may issue his order to all parts of the Prison, & that & without quitting his post

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Box	141	Main Headings	rationale of punishment
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