A Dissertation on Liberty and Necessity, Pleasure and Pain
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A Dissertation on Liberty and Necessity, Pleasure and Pain is a philosophical pamphlet by Benjamin Franklin
, published in London
in 1725.
It argues that an omnipotent, benevolent God is incompatible with notions of human free will and morality.
Benjamin Franklin
Dr. Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A noted polymath, Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, musician, inventor, satirist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat...
, published in London
London
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in 1725.
It argues that an omnipotent, benevolent God is incompatible with notions of human free will and morality.