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... evil . But characteristically , the author of the Essay on Man cannot bring himself to accept the bleak conclusion that there are not of necessity any prizes for being virtu- ous . Pope's argument in the Essay on Man holds out the pro ...
... evil . But characteristically , the author of the Essay on Man cannot bring himself to accept the bleak conclusion that there are not of necessity any prizes for being virtu- ous . Pope's argument in the Essay on Man holds out the pro ...
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... evil in so far as he takes a transcendent view of human affairs . He is equally undisturbed by the thought of discord : ' Till jarring int ' rests of themselves create Th ' according music of a well - mix'd State . Such is the World's ...
... evil in so far as he takes a transcendent view of human affairs . He is equally undisturbed by the thought of discord : ' Till jarring int ' rests of themselves create Th ' according music of a well - mix'd State . Such is the World's ...
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... Evil Spirit or the Good.4 If the question , posed by Swift's reasoners , is addressed to certain of the passions ... evil when he makes Macbeth say , " This supernatural soliciting / Cannot be ill ; cannot be good . " 5 For the creator ...
... Evil Spirit or the Good.4 If the question , posed by Swift's reasoners , is addressed to certain of the passions ... evil when he makes Macbeth say , " This supernatural soliciting / Cannot be ill ; cannot be good . " 5 For the creator ...
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Note on Texts page | 7 |
An Essay on Man | 175 |
The Dunciad | 198 |
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