“Both our senses and our passions are a supply to the imperfection of our nature; thus they show that we are such sort of creatures as to stand in need of those helps which higher orders of creatures do not.”
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The Whole Works of Joseph Butler ...
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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