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

James Q. Wilson

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Civic virtue Political theory

Author

James Q. Wilson

Source

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

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Essay Magazine

Language

English

Time

1985 1980s 20th century

Occupation

Political scientist Academic

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United States

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Citation

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

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