The Works of the Right Reverend Father in God, Joseph Butler, D.C.L., Late Lord Bishop of Durham: Sermonsat the Clarendon Press, 1844 |
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Página vii
... morals , consi- dered as a science , concerning which speculative diffi- culties are daily raised , and treated with regard to those difficulties , plainly require a very peculiar atten- tion . For here ideas never are in themselves ...
... morals , consi- dered as a science , concerning which speculative diffi- culties are daily raised , and treated with regard to those difficulties , plainly require a very peculiar atten- tion . For here ideas never are in themselves ...
Página ix
... morals may be treated . One begins from inquiring into the abstract relations of things : the other from a matter of fact , namely , what the particular nature of man is , its several parts , their economy or constitution ; from whence ...
... morals may be treated . One begins from inquiring into the abstract relations of things : the other from a matter of fact , namely , what the particular nature of man is , its several parts , their economy or constitution ; from whence ...
Página xvi
... moral agent , to conform ourselves to it . This is the true meaning of that ancient precept , Reverence thyself . The not taking into consideration this authority , which is implied in the idea of reflex approbation or disapprobation ...
... moral agent , to conform ourselves to it . This is the true meaning of that ancient precept , Reverence thyself . The not taking into consideration this authority , which is implied in the idea of reflex approbation or disapprobation ...
Página xvii
... moral obligations , whatever their opinion be concerning the happiness of virtue . For that mankind upon reflection felt an approbation of what was good , and disapproba- tion of the contrary , he thought a plain matter of fact , as it ...
... moral obligations , whatever their opinion be concerning the happiness of virtue . For that mankind upon reflection felt an approbation of what was good , and disapproba- tion of the contrary , he thought a plain matter of fact , as it ...
Página xxi
... moral obligations which has been disputed . But the proof , that it is really an obligation , what our nature and con- dition require , seems very obvious , were it only from the consideration , that revenge is doing harm merely for ...
... moral obligations which has been disputed . But the proof , that it is really an obligation , what our nature and con- dition require , seems very obvious , were it only from the consideration , that revenge is doing harm merely for ...
Términos y frases comunes
action amongst appear appetites arise Balaam Balak behaviour benevolence book of Micah character charity children of Israel children of men Christianity circumstances common compassion conscience consideration considered constitution contrary course creatures danger degree desire distinct distress Divine duty endeavour enjoyment evil existence faculty fear feel fellow-creatures former good-will gospel gratification greater happiness hath heart human nature implies infinite influence injury instances interest irreligion kind ligion likewise Lord love thy neighbour manifest mankind manner matter means mind misery Moab moral necessarily neighbour notion object obligation observed occasion ourselves particular affection passion peculiar perfect persons plainly pleasure poor precept present principle proper proportion pursuit racter reason reflection regard relation religion religious respect satisfaction self-love sense shew Shittim sidered Sirach soever speak superstition suppose surely temper thing thou thought truth unto vice virtue whole wickedness wisdom words
Pasajes populares
Página 115 - There were two men in one city ; the one rich, and the other poor. The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds : but the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb...
Página 175 - Behold, I go forward, but he is not there ; and backward, but I cannot perceive him : on the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him : he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him : but he knoweth the way that I take : when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
Página 280 - I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Página 195 - He hath made every thing beautiful in his time : also he hath set the world in their heart; so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.
Página 194 - I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made : marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
Página 100 - Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy: but I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you...
Página 217 - In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.
Página 87 - Things and actions are what they are, and the consequences of them will be what they will be : why then should we desire to be deceived...
Página 209 - How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him...
Página 319 - And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shall teach them diligently unto thy children, and shall talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.