Passions Within Reason: The Strategic Role of the Emotions by Robert H. Frank

Passions Within Reason: The Strategic Role of the Emotions

Robert H. Frank

320 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

nonfiction economics philosophy psychology challenging informative reflective medium-paced
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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...

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