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... greater detail that form of the theory which , from the agreement it lays claim to with the results of modern science , plays so important a part in contemporary philosophical thought . 20 PART I. THE INDIVIDUALISTIC THEORY . CHAPTER II ...
... greater detail that form of the theory which , from the agreement it lays claim to with the results of modern science , plays so important a part in contemporary philosophical thought . 20 PART I. THE INDIVIDUALISTIC THEORY . CHAPTER II ...
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... greater balance of pleasure than the other , or is actually at the time more pleasant than that other . Thus the view that pleasure is the only motive of human action is really identical , for ethical purposes , with the theory loosely ...
... greater balance of pleasure than the other , or is actually at the time more pleasant than that other . Thus the view that pleasure is the only motive of human action is really identical , for ethical purposes , with the theory loosely ...
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... greater consistency to men's conduct than it usually displays- " interest " is asserted by the author of the ' Sytème de la nature ' to be " the sole motive of human action . " 1 1 " Ainsi lorsque nous disons que l'intérêt est l'unique ...
... greater consistency to men's conduct than it usually displays- " interest " is asserted by the author of the ' Sytème de la nature ' to be " the sole motive of human action . " 1 1 " Ainsi lorsque nous disons que l'intérêt est l'unique ...
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... 29 , 31 ) , and distinguished by him from the former view ( b ) , that the " greater visible good " is the motive ( II . xxi . 35 , 44 ) . from this theory , ( a ) in its first meaning , ( b EGOISM . 25 Ethical inferences from this theory,
... 29 , 31 ) , and distinguished by him from the former view ( b ) , that the " greater visible good " is the motive ( II . xxi . 35 , 44 ) . from this theory , ( a ) in its first meaning , ( b EGOISM . 25 Ethical inferences from this theory,
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... greater balance of pleasure or smaller balance of pain than any other course of action . Under this theory an individual might indeed prefer the public good or another man's good to his own , but only through his being deceived as to ...
... greater balance of pleasure or smaller balance of pain than any other course of action . Under this theory an individual might indeed prefer the public good or another man's good to his own , but only through his being deceived as to ...
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