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Book Cover for: Passions Within Reasons, Robert H. Frank

Passions Within Reasons

Robert H. Frank

The idea rests on a simple paradox, namely, that in many situations the conscious pursuit of self-interest is incompatible with its attainment. We are all comfortable with the notion that someone who strives to be spontaneous can never succeed. So too, on brief reflection, will it become apparent that someone who always pursues self-interest is doomed to fail.

Book Details

  • Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
  • Publish Date: Nov 17th, 1989
  • Pages: 320
  • Language: English
  • Edition: Revised - undefined
  • Dimensions: 7.30in - 4.90in - 0.70in - 0.70lb
  • EAN: 9780393960228
  • Categories: • Emotions