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Joseph Butler's Essay Titled 'Knowing Thyself'

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Joseph Butler cites example of King David to show how easy it is for people to deceive themselves. He also makes an injunction that “knowing thyself” should become a fundamental moral rule. Do you agree? I find that this is something that would almost be impossible, for knowing thyself is something you figure out as life goes on. You work through your troubles and learn a little bit more about yourself each time regardless of your age or gender.
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