People more honest than thought?

_{Denyse O'Leary

July 23, 2016

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“IN THE state of nature, profit is the measure of right,” wrote Thomas Hobbes, a philosopher with a dim view of human nature.More.

The mag wants you to pay to find out, but we can tell you for free: We keep each other honest .

See also: How can we believe in naturalism if we have no choice?

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The bible says the moral laws of god are written in the heart of man. So we know to be honest by an innate law. Its not an invention. Robert Byers

Evil snack, why is it "in each man’s best interest that other people be honest in their dealings,"? Why? No tautological responses please:) ppolish

This should not come as any surprise. It's always in each man's best interest that other people be honest in their dealings, and the best way to accomplish this is to deal as little as possible with dishonest people. It helps to also be honest. EvilSnack

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