Hutcheson, Francis (Francis Hutcheson)

Wisdom denotes the pursuing of the best ends by the best means.
-- Francis Hutcheson

That Action is best which procures the greatest Happiness for the greatest Numbers; and that worst, which, in like manner, occasions misery.
-- Francis Hutcheson

The ultimate notion of right is that which tends to the universal good; and when one's acting in a certain manner has this tendency he has a right thus to act.
-- Francis Hutcheson

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