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Blaise Pascal
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Author : Marvin R. O'Connell
language : en
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Release Date : 1997
Blaise Pascal written by Marvin R. O'Connell and has been published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Blaise Pascal (1623-1662), mathematician, physicist, inventor, and religious thinker was a man at odds with his time. The optimism of the Enlightenment and the belief among philosophers and scientists that the universe was both discoverable and rational made them feel invincible. Reason alone, declared the intellectuals, could discover a God of natural religion that was to replace the God of traditional Christianity. Pascal, on the other hand, was not so confident. In his Pens es, he wrote, "The eternal silence of these infinite spaces fills me with dread." For Pascal, the universe was full of a mystery that went far beyond the powers of reason. Blaise Pascal: Reasons of the Heart, the latest addition to Eerdmans LIBRARY OF RELIGIOUS BIOGRAPHY series, captures Pascal's life and times with a chronicle narrative based on the published sources and Pascal's own works. Marvin O'Connell takes readers on an eloquent journey into Pascal's world, showing the passion that drove the man and the radical spirituality he sought in his own heart. In the process, O'Connell also illumines the social, political, and religious intrigue of seventeenth-century Paris, especially the winner-take-all struggle between the Jesuits and the Jansenists, with whom Pascal himself was allied. Written in an enjoyable style accessible to all, this meticulously researched biography will acquaint readers with the life and thought of Blaise Pascal, a remarkable human being and luminous Christian thinker.
Pens Es
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Author : Blaise Pascal
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
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Human Happiness
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Author : Blaise Pascal
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2008-08-07
Human Happiness written by Blaise Pascal and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-08-07 with Philosophy categories.
Created by the seventeenth-century philosopher and mathematician Pascal, the essays contained in Human Happiness are a curiously optimistic look at whether humans can ever find satisfaction and real joy in life – or whether a belief in God is a wise gamble at best. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves – and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives – and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.
Blaise Pascal Thoughts
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Author : Blaise Pascal
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2013-06-20
Blaise Pascal Thoughts written by Blaise Pascal and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-20 with Religion categories.
This 1908 book contains selections from Pascal's Pensées, translated into English. The first part concerns the 'Misery of Man without God'; the second part discusses the 'Happiness of Man with God'. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Pascal and his theological ideas.
Designing Experiments Games Of Chance
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Author : William R. Shea
language : en
Publisher: Science History Publications/USA
Release Date : 2003
Designing Experiments Games Of Chance written by William R. Shea and has been published by Science History Publications/USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with History categories.
"During his comparatively brief life (he died at thirty-nine, the age Mozart was to die) Blaise Pascal devoted his unusual talents to mathematics, physics and religion. His religious views are still widely discussed, and the general interest in this aspect of his life may be responsible for the fact that his mathematical and scientific achievements are less known. Those who are familiar with his Pensées, which are fragments of an intended Apology for Christianity, have had little opportunity of acquiring a just appreciation of the originality of his thought in physics and probability theory. This book fills this gap by describing Pascal’s work in a way that is accessible to anyone interested in his contribution to modern science and his attempt to tame Lady Luck. The words “Unconventional Science” in the subtitle of the book are meant as a reminder of the radically different way of looking at nature that was developed by Pascal and his contemporaries. The first seven chapters examine Pascal’s ingenious experiments to show that a vacuum can be produced, an idea that led him to ascend a mountain with a barometer to prove that we lived submerged under a sea of air. Chapter eight considers his bold views on the advancement of science and religion, and chapter nine his new philosophy of experimental science. The concluding chapters offer an insight into his pioneering work in the theory of probability and his willingness to help a friend who was a keen gambler but no mathematician. Pascal even applied his calculation of the odds at games of chance to the problem of personal destiny and the existence of God. Walking in his footsteps, the reader not only discovers the new world of experimental science but learns to play for high stakes."--Publisher's description.
The Thoughts Of Blaise Pascal
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Author : Blaise Pascal
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2020-01-09
The Thoughts Of Blaise Pascal written by Blaise Pascal and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-09 with Philosophy categories.
In "The Thoughts of Blaise Pascal," readers delve into a profound exploration of philosophical reflection and theological inquiry. Composed as a series of fragments and reflections, Pascal's work showcases a blend of rigorous logic and emotive prose, characterized by his unique style that oscillates between mathematical precision and lyrical depth. Written during the 17th century, a time marked by significant tensions between faith and reason, this compilation captures the essence of Pascal's struggle to reconcile scientific inquiry with spiritual belief, thereby positioning it within the broader context of early modern philosophy. Blaise Pascal, a mathematician, physicist, and theologian, is renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to mathematics, particularly in probability theory and fluid mechanics. His personal journey through faith, influenced by a mystical experience at the age of 31, catalyzed a shift toward theological reflection. This transformative experience informed his critical view of rationalism and his emphasis on the necessity of grace, which resonates throughout "The Thoughts." Highly recommended for scholars, theologians, and anyone intrigued by the intersection of faith and intellectual pursuit, this work serves as a pivotal reflection on human existence and the divine. Pascal deftly invites readers to contemplate the complexities of belief, drawing them into a dialogue that remains relevant and thought-provoking to this day.
Pascal The Philosopher
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Author : Graeme Hunter
language : en
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Release Date : 2013-01-01
Pascal The Philosopher written by Graeme Hunter and has been published by University of Toronto Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-01 with Philosophy categories.
Offers an introduction to Pascal as a philosopher, outlining his path for philosophical inquiry, one that responds to the scientific, religious, and political upheaval of the time.
Pens Es
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Author : Blaise Pascal
language : en
Publisher: Catholic University of America Press
Release Date : 2021-02-26
Pens Es written by Blaise Pascal and has been published by Catholic University of America Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-26 with Philosophy categories.
Blaise Pascal (1623-1662) was a French mathematician, physicist, and religious philosopher, who laid the foundation for the modern theory of probabilities. The Pensées are made up of some 800 fragments, that have proven to be an enduring masterpiece since their initial publication in 1670. This volume is a translation of Philippe Sellier's edition of Pascal's Pensées, in addition to two shorter texts, the Exchange with M. de Sacy and The Life of Monsieur Pascal by Pascal's sister, Gilberte Périer. In addition to a Preface and an Introduction, there is a comprehensive apparatus criticus. The text was originally produced by a team of international Pascal scholars, who translated individual sections and was revised by the General Editor. The introduction situates the Sellier edition in the history of Pascal scholarship and highlights the advance its reordering of the fragments and of the folders or bundles represents, both the translation itself and the notes allow for a deeper reading of the text. It not only gives English readers a version of the authoritative Sellier edition of the collection of reflections known as The Pensées, it also proposes material which help assess the philosopher's significance and the originality of his thought. On the whole, this translation gives a comprehensive view of the progress of Pascal's intended Apology of the Christian Religion as well as of other writings on related topics. It also provides today's readers with a challenging set of arguments, prayer, and quotations from Scripture, and even the record of a mystical experience, known as the Memorial. It highlights all facets of Pascal's genius, his familiarity with Scripture combined with a talent for controversy, irony mixed with fervor, and altogether the production of an intriguing and challenging writer and thinker.
The Life Of Blaise Pascal
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Author : Blaise Pascal
language : en
Publisher: Minerva Press
Release Date : 2024-05-09
The Life Of Blaise Pascal written by Blaise Pascal and has been published by Minerva Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-09 with Philosophy categories.
The Life of Blaise Pascal (La vie de Monsieur Pascal), first published in 1684 and written by Madame Jacqueline Perier, the sister of Blaise Pascal and wife of Monsieur Perier (an advisor to the Court of Aides of Clermont), is a biographical account that provides an intimate portrait of Pascal's life, personality, and religious journey, including a first-hand account of the moment of his death. Deeply involved in Pascal's life, Madame Perier offers a detailed description of his early intellectual brilliance, scientific achievements, and later conversion to a deeply spiritual life influenced by Jansenism. The biography also highlights Pascal's struggles with illness, his ascetic practices, and his deep religious convictions, especially his embrace of the doctrine of grace. Written with affection and insight, the work reflects both Pascal's human frailties and his extraordinary intellect and faith, portraying him as a complex figure who balanced rigorous scientific inquiry with devout Christian mysticism. This biography is essential for understanding Pascal's personal and spiritual development, as well as the family context that shaped much of his thought and work. This new Reader's Edition contains a new Afterword by the translator on Pascal's personal relationship with Descartes and his intellectual objections to the new Cartesian rationality which fundamentally changed the course of both Science and Philosophy, a short biography on Pascal's life and impact. This is followed by a timeline of his life and relationships, an index of his core Philosophic terminology, a chronological list and summary of all of his published and posthumous works, and the text of Pascal's Memorial, a poetic, fragmented account of his divine vision in 1654. This volume introduces the reader to Pascal's metaphysical works and brings to life Pascal's witness of the dawn of a new Scientific age. This is volume 6 of the 7-part Complete Works of Pascal. This volume covers Pascals groundbreaking contributions to mathematics, science, and engineering, as well as his Scientific-Philosophical commentary on the Enlightenment's Scientific progress. Pascal was far from a systematic theologian or philosopher- he was a talented Scientist, Mathematician and respected thinker, but did not make a career of it. Yet his critique of Descartes (whom he knew personally) and scholastic philosophy has endured as a defense of Christian existentialism and a return to a more religiously grounded understanding of human nature and the limits of reason. His critiques specifically target Descartes' mechanistic and rationalist approach, especially as it relates to God, faith, and the nature of human existence. His criticisms do not stand up in terms of sheer intellectualism, but they are full of heart. Descartes argued that the existence of a benevolent God guarantees the reliability of human reason and the truth of clear and distinct ideas. This role of God, however, can be seen as largely mechanistic or deistic, since God was invoked primarily to validate human knowledge rather than to be worshiped or existentially related. Pascal famously quipped that Descartes' God was "a little too much of a philosopher's God".
Blaise Pascal
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Author : D. Adamson
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 1994-12-19
Blaise Pascal written by D. Adamson and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-12-19 with Philosophy categories.
This chronological survey explores Pascal's (162362) achievement as mathematician, physicist and religious thinker; it also has a chapter on his life. His work on conic sections, the probability calculus, number theory, cycloid curves and hydrostatics is considered in detail. Analyses of the Provincial Letters and the Thoughts bring out the many distinctive features, thematicnn and technical, of each text. Pascal's lesser known works are also studied. There is a chapter on the Wager argument. A wide-ranging bibliography completes the book.