Pascal's Pensées by Blaise Pascal
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| Author | Pascal, Blaise, 1623-1662 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Eliot, T. S. (Thomas Stearns), 1888-1965 |
| Title | Pascal's Pensées |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pens%C3%A9es |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Pascal's Pensées" by Blaise Pascal is a philosophical work written in the 17th century. It consists of a collection of thoughts, reflections, and notes that explore the nature of humanity, faith, and the human condition. The text delves into profound religious and existential questions, emphasizing the struggle between reason and faith as well as the inherent misery of humanity without God. The opening of "Pascal's Pensées" begins with an introduction by T.S. Eliot, who highlights Blaise Pascal's significance as both a mathematician and a religious thinker. Eliot outlines Pascal's life, his early brilliance in scientific endeavors, and his eventual turn towards spiritual matters, particularly influenced by his connection to Jansenism. The text introduces the central themes that will be expanded upon in the subsequent sections, contrasting human misery without divine understanding and the philosophical inquiries that attempt to grapple with these existential dilemmas. As the reader embarks on this journey, they are invited to reflect on the complexities of belief and the nature of the human spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| Subject | Apologetics |
| Subject | Philosophy |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18269 |
| Release Date | Apr 27, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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