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Joseph Butler was an influential British philosopher, born on May 18, 1692, and died on June 16, 1752. He is known for his moral philosophy and theological works, particularly his 'Analogy of Religion' and 'Philosophical Essays'.

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“As this world was not intended to be a state of any great satisfaction or high enjoyment, so neither was it intended to be a mere scene of unhappiness and sorrow.”

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Book:The Analogy of Religion ... A new edition, with an introductory essay, by Rev. Albert Barnes; and a complete index

Source: The Analogy of Religion ... A new edition, with an introductory essay, by Rev. Albert Barnes; and a complete index

“There is a much more exact correspondence between the natural and moral world than we are apt to take notice of.”

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Book:The Works of ... Joseph Butler ... to which is Prefixed: Sermons. Correspondence between Dr. Butler and Dr. Clarke

Source: The Works of ... Joseph Butler ... to which is Prefixed: Sermons. Correspondence between Dr. Butler and Dr. Clarke

“The sum of the whole is plainly this: The nature of man considered in his single capacity, and with respect only to the present world, is adapted and leads him to attain the greatest happiness he can for himself in the present world.”

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Book:The Analogy of Religion, to the Constitution & Course of Nature...

Source: The Analogy of Religion, to the Constitution & Course of Nature...

“The Epistles in the New Testament have all of them a particular reference to the condition and usages of the Christian world at the time they were written.”

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Book:Five Sermons, Preached at the Rolls Chapel and A Dissertation Upon the Nature of Virtue

Source: Five Sermons, Preached at the Rolls Chapel and A Dissertation Upon the Nature of Virtue