The object of self-love is expressed in the term self; and every appetite of sense, and every particular affection of the heart, are equally interested or disinterested, because the objects of them all are equally self or somewhat else. Joseph Butler affectionappetitedisinterested share on social
The Epistles in the New Testament have all of them a particular reference to the condition and usages of the Christian world at the time they were written. Joseph Butler christianconditionepistle Change image and share on social
Every one of our passions and affections hath its natural stint and bound, which may easily be exceeded; whereas our enjoyments can possibly be but in a determinate measure and degree. Joseph Butler affectionbinddegree Change image and share on social
As this world was not intended to be a state of any great satisfaction or high enjoyment, so neither was it intended to be a mere scene of unhappiness and sorrow. Joseph Butler enjoymentgreathigh Change image and share on social
Every man hath a general desire of his own happiness; and likewise a variety of particular affections, passions, and appetites to particular external objects. Joseph Butler affectionappetitedesire Change image and share on social
Every man is to be considered in two capacities, the private and public; as designed to pursue his own interest, and likewise to contribute to the good of others. Joseph Butler capacityconsidercontribute Change image and share on social
The final causes, then, of compassion are to prevent and to relieve misery. Joseph Butler compassionfinalmisery Change image and share on social
Happiness does not consist in self-love. Joseph Butler consisthappinesslove Change image and share on social
However, without considering this connection, there is no doubt but that more good than evil, more delight than sorrow, arises from compassion itself; there being so many things which balance the sorrow of it. Joseph Butler arisebalancecompassion share on social
The private interest of the individual would not be sufficiently provided for by reasonable and cool self-love alone; therefore the appetites and passions are placed within as a guard and further security, without which it would not be taken due care of. Joseph Butler appetitecarecool share on social
