“That action is best which procures the greatest happiness.”
Quote by Francis Hutcheson
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Francis Hutcheson
Francis Hutcheson was an 18th-century philosopher known for his contributions to moral philosophy and the emotivist movement. His ideas had a profound impact on subsequent moral philosophy and ethics. more
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