[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$ftZmuVz9C9N-hm4tO8jByEGCaWIYc-6RCrtbucQj5_9I":3,"$fNryMic6kpzUX3zERZJnMFVs8X2xfkxNM4xVu340iUj4":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},145003,"Francis Hutcheson","F",7,null,"francis-hutcheson",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":90},[14,22,34,45,56,67,78],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},3029010,"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.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":26,"source":27,"quote_tag":28,"commentary":9},1628322,"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.",4,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[29],{"id":30,"tag":31},4621545,{"id":32,"tag_name":33},22688,"tendencies",{"id":35,"quote_text":36,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":37,"source":38,"quote_tag":39,"commentary":9},1628310,"Unalienable rights are essential limitations to all governments.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[40],{"id":41,"tag":42},4621532,{"id":43,"tag_name":44},28536,"essentials",{"id":46,"quote_text":47,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":48,"source":49,"quote_tag":50,"commentary":9},1628297,"That action is best which procures the greatest happiness.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[51],{"id":52,"tag":53},4621520,{"id":54,"tag_name":55},247,"acting",{"id":57,"quote_text":58,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":59,"source":60,"quote_tag":61,"commentary":9},1628279,"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 . . .",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[62],{"id":63,"tag":64},4621503,{"id":65,"tag_name":66},83,"ethics",{"id":68,"quote_text":69,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":70,"source":71,"quote_tag":72,"commentary":9},1628258,"That action is best which procures the greatest happiness for the greatest numbers.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[73],{"id":74,"tag":75},4621482,{"id":76,"tag_name":77},2294,"best",{"id":79,"quote_text":80,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":81,"source":82,"quote_tag":83,"commentary":89},1628233,"Wisdom denotes the pursuing of the best ends by the best means.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[84],{"id":85,"tag":86},4621458,{"id":87,"tag_name":88},223,"wisdom","**The Backstory**\n\nFrancis Hutcheson, a Scottish philosopher and theologian, wrote these words around 1725-1730 as part of his book \"An Inquiry into the Original of our Ideas of Beauty and Virtue\" (Section 2: Of the Nature and Origin of Moral Vice and Virtue). During this period, Hutcheson was immersed in the intellectual debates of the Scottish Enlightenment, grappling with the moral implications of human actions. His thoughts on wisdom reflect his attempt to reconcile reason, morality, and the complexities of human nature.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nAt first glance, Hutcheson's quote seems to convey a straightforward definition of wisdom as the pursuit of optimal goals through optimal means. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a nuanced tension between moral intention (the \"best ends\") and practical effectiveness (the \"best means\"). This paradox suggests that true wisdom lies not only in achieving desired outcomes but also in employing morally sound methods to attain them.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, consider whether your pursuit of success is being driven by a clear moral compass or if you're merely optimizing for efficiency without regard for ethical implications. By integrating Hutcheson's wisdom into your decision-making process, you can ensure that your professional goals align with your personal values and contribute positively to the world around you.",{"currentPage":91,"totalPages":91,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":92},1,10]