| Author |
Butler, Joseph, 1692-1752 |
| Editor |
Steere, Edward, 1828-1882 |
| Title |
Some Remains (hitherto unpublished) of Joseph Butler, LL.D.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1853 Rivingtons edition by David Price
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| Summary |
"Some Remains (hitherto unpublished) of Joseph Butler, LL.D." by Joseph Butler is a philosophical and theological work written in the early 19th century. The text is a collection of fragments and letters that reveal insights into moral obligation and the nature of divine governance, reflecting Butler's role as a significant thinker in his time. The author was a prominent Anglican bishop whose works anchor much of modern ethics and theology. The book comprises several fragments that explore themes of moral duty, sincerity in worship, the nature of benevolence, and the relationship between divine perfection and human conduct. It includes personal letters that showcase Butler's contemplations on virtue and moral agency, emphasizing the complexities of human motivations and the need for sincerity in moral behavior. Overall, these remains illuminate Butler's philosophical inquiries into ethics and theology, demonstrating his enduring concern for the moral responsibilities of individuals in their relationship with God and each other. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
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| Subject |
Butler, Joseph, 1692-1752
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20801 |
| Release Date |
Mar 12, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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