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Joseph Butler

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

Happiness

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Joseph Butler is saying that all people naturally want to be happy overall, but they also have different specific feelings and desires aimed at certain things outside themselves. These particular emotions and cravings are directed toward objects or experiences that they believe will bring them satisfaction or pleasure.

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