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In order , then , to work up the case for constitutionalism and parliamentariasm , he reasoned as follows : If men's actions are determined by selfish interests , then the only rulers who govern in the interests of the governed are ...
In order , then , to work up the case for constitutionalism and parliamentariasm , he reasoned as follows : If men's actions are determined by selfish interests , then the only rulers who govern in the interests of the governed are ...
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Generally , the expedient means that which is expedient for the particular interests of the agent himself ; as when a minister of state sacrifices the interests of his country to keep himself in place . The expedient in this sense is a ...
Generally , the expedient means that which is expedient for the particular interests of the agent himself ; as when a minister of state sacrifices the interests of his country to keep himself in place . The expedient in this sense is a ...
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The common element in these different interests is what forms the social tie ; and , were there no point of agreement between them all ... It is solely on the basis of this common interest that every society should be governed .
The common element in these different interests is what forms the social tie ; and , were there no point of agreement between them all ... It is solely on the basis of this common interest that every society should be governed .
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Contents
AN INTRODUCTION | 2 |
The principles of natural theologyfrom St Thomas Aquinas | 9 |
The religious wagerfrom Blaise Pascal | 22 |
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| Title | An Introduction to Modern Philosophy in Seven Philosophical Problems |
| Author | Alburey Castell |
| Edition | 2, reprint |
| Publisher | Macmillan, 1963 |
| Original from | the University of Virginia |
| Digitized | 12 Nov 2008 |
| Length | 560 pages |
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