Francis Hutcheson Quotes on Virtue
Francis Hutcheson was an Irish-born philosopher and the leading figure of the early Scottish Enlightenment. This page collects quotes attributed to Francis Hutcheson on the topic of virtue, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Francis Hutcheson:
“That action is best which procures the greatest happiness for the greatest numbers.”
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Attributed to Francis Hutcheson:
“Wisdom is the pursuit of the best ends by the best means.”
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Attributed to Francis Hutcheson:
“Benevolence is natural to us, as much as is self-love.”
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Attributed to Francis Hutcheson:
“The moral sense is the gift of nature, not the construction of reflection.”