Most members of the national elite at the Constitutional Convention believed that enlightened self-interest was better for the nation than the revolutionary ideal of:

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Most members of the national elite at the Constitutional Convention believed that enlightened self-interest, where individuals would act in ways that were informed and beneficial for the long-term good, was more practical and beneficial for the nation than the revolutionary ideal of disinterested virtue. Disinterested virtue emphasized acting for the public good without personal gain, which was seen as less realistic or sustainable by many at the convention.

Most Members of the National Elite at the Constitutional Convention