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Each man, therefore, as he follows his self-interest promotes the general happiness of society.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “Each man, therefore, as he follows his self-interest promotes the general happiness of society.”
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Laski claims that by pursuing self-interest, individuals contribute to the overall happiness of society.
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