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“In all common ordinary cases, we see intuitively at first view what is out duty, what is the honest part. This is the ground of the observation, that the first thought is often the best. In these cases, doubt and deliberation is itself dishonesty; as it was in Balaam upon the second message.”

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This book is a compilation of the works of Joseph Butler, a prominent 18th-century English philosopher and theologian. It includes his influential sermons and philosophical treatises, which explore themes of ethics, religion, and human nature. more

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Joseph Butler

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'. more

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