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Joseph Butler

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

Alone

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Joseph Butler is saying that simply caring for oneself in a calm and rational way is not enough to fully protect a person's own interests. Therefore, strong desires and emotions exist inside us to help ensure we pay proper attention to our own needs.

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