"A Dissertation on Liberty and Necessity, Pleasure and Pain" is a philosophical pamphlet by
It argues that an omnipotent, benevolent God is incompatible with notions of human free will and morality.
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* [http://www.historycarper.com/resources/twobf1/m7.htm Free etext of "A Dissertation on Liberty and Necessity, Pleasure and Pain"]
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