James Q. Wilson

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We must be careful of what we think we are, because we may become that.

James Q. Wilson

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Topic

Perception

Author

James Q. Wilson

Source

The Moral Sense

Language

English

Time

1993 1990s 20th century

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Citation

Wilson, James Q. The Moral Sense. Simon & Schuster, 1993.

The feelings on which people act are often superior to the arguments they employ.

James Q. Wilson

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Topic

Reason and emotion

Author

James Q. Wilson

Source

The Moral Sense

Language

English

Time

1993 1990s 20th century

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Citation

Wilson, James Q. The Moral Sense. Simon & Schuster, 1993.

In the long run, the public interest depends on private virtue.

James Q. Wilson

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Topic

Civic virtue Political theory

Author

James Q. Wilson

Source

The Rediscovery of Character: Private Virtue and Public Policy The Public Interest

Medium

Essay Magazine

Language

English

Time

1985 1980s 20th century

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Citation

Wilson, James Q. "The Rediscovery of Character: Private Virtue and Public Policy." The Public Interest, no. 81, Fall 1985.