论意志的自由

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爱德华兹（Jonathan Edwards）的哲学神学杰作，被誉为美国哲学史上最重要的著作之一。作者以严密的逻辑论证和深刻的哲学洞察，为加尔文主义的预定论提供了意志自由方面的哲学基础。全书分析了自由意志的本质、道德责任的根据、以及神的主权与人的责任之间的关系。爱德华兹巧妙地论证了真正的自由不在于选择的能力，而在于按照最强烈的倾向行动的能力。这部著作在哲学史上产生了深远影响，至今仍是讨论自由意志问题的重要文献。

Jonathan Edwards' philosophical-theological masterpiece, hailed as one of the most important works in American philosophical history. With rigorous logical argumentation and profound philosophical insight, the author provides philosophical foundation for Calvinist predestination regarding free will. The book analyzes free will's nature, grounds for moral responsibility, and relationships between God's sovereignty and human responsibility. Edwards brilliantly argues that true freedom lies not in ability to choose but in ability to act according to strongest inclinations. This work has had profound influence in philosophical history and remains important literature for discussing free will problems.