Joseph Butler

In an age when deism was taking a strong foothold, Butler argued for the return to an orthodox view of God. He did not agree that God was detached and separated from the world, or that Jesus was more God than man, but rather that God was personal... Lire la suite

Fifteen Sermons Preached at the Rolls Chapel are a great collection of sermons by Joseph Butler, the famous English theologian and philosopher.

Joseph Butler was an English bishop, theologian, apologist, and philosopher. He was born in Wantage in the English county of Berkshire. He is known, among other things, for his critique of Thomas Hobbes's egoism and John Locke's theory of personal... Lire la suite

Joseph Butler was an English bishop, theologian, apologist, and philosopher. He was born in Wantage in the English county of Berkshire. He is known, among other things, for his critique of Thomas Hobbes's egoism and John Locke's theory of personal... Lire la suite

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The Analogy of Religion, Natural and Revealed is a classic work of Christian philosophy.

The Analogy of Religion to the Constitution and Course of Nature is a classic by English clergyman and philosophy Joseph Butler. This work argues against Deism, which was popular at the time.

Joseph Butler was an English bishop, theologian, apologist, and philosopher. He was born in Wantage in the English county of Berkshire. He is known, among other things, for his critique of Thomas Hobbes's egoism and John Locke's theory of personal... Lire la suite

In "The Analogy of Religion to the Constitution and Course of Nature," Joseph Butler examines the profound relationship between religious belief and the natural world, employing a rigorous philosophical approach that merges theology with moral... Lire la suite

L'analogie de la religion naturelle et révélée avec l'ordre et le cours de la nature / par Joseph Butler,...
Date de l'édition originale : 1821

Le présent ouvrage s'inscrit dans une politique de conservation patrimoniale des ouvrages de la... Lire la suite

Joseph Butler was an English bishop, theologian, apologist, and philosopher. He was born in Wantage in the English county of Berkshire. He is known, among other things, for his critique of Thomas Hobbes's egoism and John Locke's theory of personal... Lire la suite

In "Human Nature, and Other Sermons," Joseph Butler articulates a compelling exploration of human morality and ethics through a series of sermons that blend theological insight with philosophical rigor. Written in the 18th century, Butler's work... Lire la suite

The Analogy by Joseph Butler is an important work of Christian apologetics in the history of the controversies over deism. The author combined a cumulative case for faith using probabilistic reasoning to persuade deists and others to reconsider... Lire la suite

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Joseph Butler was an English bishop, theologian, apologist, and philosopher. He was born in Wantage in the English county of Berkshire. He is known, among other things, for his critique of Thomas Hobbes's egoism and John Locke's theory of personal... Lire la suite

In "The Analogy of Religion to the Constitution and Course of Nature," Joseph Butler presents a profound exploration of the parallels between religious belief and the natural world. Utilizing a fluid, yet methodical literary style, Butler's work... Lire la suite

In "Human Nature, and Other Sermons," Joseph Butler delves into the intricate dynamics of human morality, self-awareness, and the essence of our nature through a series of profound discourses. Composed in the 18th century, Butler's sermons reflect... Lire la suite

Joseph Butler was an English bishop, theologian, apologist, and philosopher. He was born in Wantage in the English county of Berkshire. He is known, among other things, for his critique of Thomas Hobbes's egoism and John Locke's theory of personal... Lire la suite

Joseph Butler was born in 1692, youngest of eight children of a linendraper at Wantage, in Berkshire. His father was a Presbyterian, and after education at the Wantage Free Grammar School Joseph Butler was sent to be educated for the Presbyterian... Lire la suite

In 'Foundational Works on Human Nature and Systematic Ethics – 5 Classic Philosophy Texts,' readers are invited to traverse the intricate landscape of philosophical inquiry. This anthology compiles essential writings that span diverse threads of... Lire la suite

British Moral Sentimentalism and Human Nature – 3 Classic Ethics Treatises offers an intricate journey through the philosophical landscapes of the Enlightenment era, embracing the evolving conceptions of morality and human sentiment. This collection... Lire la suite