"Some Remains (hitherto unpublished) of Joseph Butler, LL.D." by Joseph Butler is a collection of philosophical and theological fragments and letters that reflect the author's role as an important Anglican bishop and thinker. The book explores ideas about moral duty and God, diving into themes of right and wrong, being true in worship, and kindness, along with how God's perfection connects to what people do. Through personal letters, readers see Butler's thoughts on being good and acting morally, highlighting how complicated people's reasons can be and stressing the need to be genuine in how we act. These remnants highlight Butler's philosophical inquiries and demonstrates his lasting concern for the responsibilities that individuals have to God and to each other.
Some Remains (hitherto unpublished) of Joseph Butler, LL.D.
By Joseph Butler
Uncover hidden letters and musings that reveal profound insights into being good, worshipping sincerely, and understanding how humans connect with a perfect God.
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About the AuthorJoseph 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).
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).
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