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But though in a particular given case it may be
difficult to show that the interests of prudence demand
a particular act of beneficence, – it is not the less
true that the self regarding consideration does in fact,
occupy the whole ground of conduct. Whatever peculiar
reasons benevolence may furnish for a given course of
beneficent action – the general universal principle remains – that
it is every man's interest to stand well in
the affections of other men, – & in the affections of
mankind in general. A really beneficent act which may
seem to be removed from the prudential considerations –
always taking for granted that the act is itself no
violation of prudence – & that the act it is one which has the sanction
of the deontological principle by producing a balance
of good – such an act will in its remoter consequences
serve the self-regarding interests – by helping to form create – to fortify establish – or to extend that general reputation
for judicious benevolence, – which it is every man's obvious interest
to possess in the minds opinions of his fellow men.

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Date_1		Marginal Summary Numbering
Box	015	Main Headings	deontology
Folio number	555	Info in main headings field
Image	001	Titles
Category	linking material	Number of Pages	1
Recto/Verso	recto	Page Numbering	f241
Penner	sir john bowring	Watermarks	[[watermarks::[top of fleur de lys motif]]]
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Corrections	sir john bowring	Paper Produced in Year
Notes public		ID Number	5771
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