Three Sermons On Human Nature And A Dissertation Upon The Nature Of Virtue (1914)

""Three Sermons on Human Nature and a Dissertation upon the Nature of Virtue"" is a book written by Joseph Butler and first published in 1914. The book consists of three sermons and a dissertation that explore the nature of human beings and virtue. In the first sermon, Butler argues that human beings are naturally inclined towards self-interest and that this inclination can lead to both good and bad actions. He also discusses the importance of conscience and how it can guide individuals towards virtuous behavior.The second sermon focuses on the idea of human accountability and how individuals are responsible for their actions. Butler argues that individuals have the ability to reason and make choices, and therefore are responsible for the consequences of those choices.The third sermon explores the concept of human happiness and how it is related to virtue. Butler argues that true happiness can only be achieved through virtuous behavior and that individuals should strive to cultivate virtuous habits.The dissertation on the nature of virtue is a more detailed exploration of the concept of virtue. Butler discusses the different types of virtues, such as intellectual and moral virtues, and how they are related to human nature. He also explores the idea of moral obligation and how individuals can determine what actions are morally right or wrong.Overall, ""Three Sermons on Human Nature and a Dissertation upon the Nature of Virtue"" is a thought-provoking and insightful book that explores fundamental questions about human nature and morality. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in philosophy, ethics, or theology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.