Passions Within Reasons

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Passions Within Reasons

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ISBN: 9780393960228
Authors: Robert H. Frank
Date of Publication: 1988-11-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Philosophy, Science, Economics
Related Topics: Theory, Psychology
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In this book, I make use of an idea from economics to suggest how noble human tendencies might not only have survived the ruthless pressures of the material world, but actually have been nurtured by them. The idea rests on a simple paradox, namely, that in many situations the conscious pursuit of self-interest is incompatible with its attainment. We are all comfortable with the notion that someone who strives to be spontaneous can never succeed. So too, on brief reflection, will it become apparent that someone who always pursues self-interest is doomed to fail.
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Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.