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The Evolution of Moral Sentiments
Adam Smith argues that we want to earn the respect of other people. He doesn't think we're very benevolent or good-hearted to start with but he suggests that culture Encourages us to be less self-interested than we otherwise would be. We have mechanisms for convincing ourselves that we're good even when we're not.