“The object of self-love is expressed in the term self; and every appetite of sense, and every particular affection of the heart, are equally interested or disinterested, because the objects of them all are equally self or somewhat else.”
Quote by Joseph Butler
Work
The Analogy of Religion, Natural and Revealed, to the Constitution and Course of Nature: To which are Added, Two Brief Dissertations: on Personal Identity, and on the Nature of Virtue; and Fifteen Sermons
The Analogy of Religion is a philosophical work that delves into the relationship between religious faith and the natural order. It features two additional essays that examine the concepts of personal identity and the nature of virtue. The book concludes with a collection of sermons, offering further insights into the author's religious and philosophical views. more
Author
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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