Francis Hutcheson Professions : PhilosopherBorn : August 8, 1694Died : January 14, 1747 Browse All Authors Top 6 quotes by Francis Hutcheson Wisdom denotes the pursuing of the best ends by the best means. Francis Hutcheson wisdomhealingmean The ultimate notion of right is that which tends to the universal good; and when one's acting in a certain manner has this tendency he has a right thus to act. Francis Hutcheson tendenciescertainacting That action is best which procures the greatest happiness. Francis Hutcheson hard-workactinghappiness Unalienable rights are essential limitations to all governments. Francis Hutcheson governmentrightsphilosophy Many are really virtuous who cannot explain what virtue is . . . But the powers themselves in reality perform their several operations with sufficient constancy and uniformity in persons of good health whatever their opinions be about them . . . Francis Hutcheson ethicsopinionreality That action is best which procures the greatest happiness for the greatest numbers. Francis Hutcheson bestactionnumbershappiness Similar Authors F. H. Bradley philosopher Irving Copi philosopher Ivan Ilyin philosopher Ivan Illich philosopher Bion of Borysthenes philosopher Bonaventure philosopherAll Authors
