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Bishop Joseph Butler (1692-1752)

Joseph Butler (18 May 1692 – 16 June 1752) was an English bishop, theologian, apologist, and philosopher. He was born in Wantage in the English county of Berkshire (now Oxfordshire). He is known, among other things, for his critique of Thomas Hobbes's egoism and John Locke's theory of personal identity. During his life and after his death, Butler influenced many philosophers, including David Hume, Thomas Reid, and Adam Smith.

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Fifteen sermons preached at the Rolls Chapel, upon the following subjects; upon human nature. Upon the Government of the Tongue. Upon Compassion. Upon the Character of Balaam. Upon Resentment. Upon Forgiveness of Injuries. Upon Self-Deceit. Upon the Love of our Neighbour. Upon the Love of God. Upon the ignorance of man. To which are added, six sermons preached on public occasions. By Joseph Butler, LL. D. Late Lord Bishop of Durham.

Bishop Joseph Butler
1792

The analogy of religion, natural and revealed, to the constitution and course of nature. To which are added, two brief dissertations

Bishop Joseph Butler
1788

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