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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.

Passions Within Reasons

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    Publisher: WW Norton & Co
    Publication Date: 20/03/1991
    ISBN13: 9780393960228, 978-0393960228
    ISBN10: 0393960226

    Number of Pages: 320

    Non Fiction , Politics, Philosophy & Society

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    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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