The sum of the whole is plainly this: The nature of man considered in his single capacity, and with respect only to the present world, is adapted and leads him to attain the greatest happiness he can for himself in the present world.


Fifteen Sermons Preached at the Rolls Chapel... (ed. 1726)

Joseph Butler Quotes

The sum of the whole is plainly this: The nature of man considered in his single capacity, and with respect only to the present world, is adapted and ...

The sum of the whole is plainly this: The nature of man considered in his single capacity, and with respect only to the present world, is adapted and ...

The sum of the whole is plainly this: The nature of man considered in his single capacity, and with respect only to the present world, is adapted and ...

The sum of the whole is plainly this: The nature of man considered in his single capacity, and with respect only to the present world, is adapted and ...