02388cam a22003373u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500006001051000031001112450036001422640051001783000047002293360026002763370026003023380036003285000031003645080067003955201389004625340045018516530011018966530033019076530021019407000030019618560042019919990017020333150UtSlPG20260610133108.0mcr n260607r2002||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aB1 aButler, Joseph,d1692-175210aHuman Nature, and Other Sermons 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2002  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2002-03-01  aTranscribed from the 1887 Cassell & Co. edition by David Price  a"Human Nature and Other Sermons" by Joseph Butler is a collection of theological discourses written during the early 18th century. This work delves into the intricacies of human nature from a philosophical and moral perspective, exploring how individuals relate to themselves and to society under the guidance of conscience and benevolence. Butler's insights challenge the notion of self-love, arguing instead for a dual inclination toward both self-preservation and altruism as a fundamental aspect of human existence.  At the start of the collection, the opening sermon focuses on the topic of human nature as reflected in the biblical text from Romans. Butler argues that human beings are inherently social creatures, designed for both personal well-being and the well-being of others. He emphasizes the natural principles of benevolence and reflection within individuals, which guide them toward virtuous behavior. The sermon sets out a comparison between the individual’s pursuit of self-interest and their responsibilities to society, asserting that true happiness lies in recognizing the interconnectedness of these two aspects. Through various examples and logical reasoning, Butler establishes a framework for understanding human nature that aligns morality with the inherent inclinations to do good for oneself and for others. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEthics  aChurch of England -- Sermons  aSermons, English1 aMorley, Henry,d1822-189440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3150  c45222d45222