The Greatest Books of All Time on Self Interest

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This list represents a comprehensive and trusted collection of the greatest books. Developed through a specialized algorithm, it brings together 759 'best of' book lists to form a definitive guide to the world's most acclaimed books. For those interested in how these books are chosen, additional details can be found on the rankings page.

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Rank Book Authors Year Country Language Actions
780 Maxims François duc de La Rochefoucauld 1665 French French
2711 Reasons And Persons Derek Parfit 1984 British English
4898 The Theory Of Moral Sentiments Adam Smith 1759 Scottish English
17117 The Passions And The Interests Albert Hirschman 1977 American English