Joseph Butler
Joseph Butler was an English Anglican bishop, theologian, apologist, and philosopher, born in Wantage in the English county of Berkshire. His principal works are the Fifteen Sermons Preached at the Rolls Chapel (1726) and The Analogy of Religion (1736).
Human Nature, and Other Sermons
Explore an era when theological reasoning questioned humanity's self-interest, revealing how the pursuit of virtue and the desire for self-preservation are intertwined.
By Joseph Butler
The Analogy of Religion to the Constitution and Course of Nature To which are added two brief dissertations: I. On personal identity. II. On the nature of virtue.
Discover a world where laws of nature and religious doctrine intertwine, challenging perceptions and connecting the observable world with moral government, virtue, and personal identity.
By Joseph Butler
Some Remains (hitherto unpublished) of Joseph Butler, LL.D.
Uncover hidden letters and musings that reveal profound insights into being good, worshipping sincerely, and understanding how humans connect with a perfect God.
By Joseph Butler