The Thoughts of Blaise Pascal by Blaise Pascal
"The Thoughts of Blaise Pascal" by Blaise Pascal is a philosophical work written in the 17th century. The book presents a collection of reflections and musings that delve into the human condition, the nature of God, and the intersection of reason and faith, showcasing Pascal's struggles with existential questions and his push towards a deeper understanding of the divine. At the start of the text, the reader is introduced to the underlyingthemes that permeate Pascal's thoughts, including the significance of human misery without God and the pursuit of true happiness through faith. The opening chapters highlight Pascal's keen observations on the distractions and diversions that people cling to in order to escape the weight of their own existence, as well as a profound exploration of man's duality—his greatness intertwined with his littleness. Pascal lays the groundwork for an intricate discourse on the importance of seeking truth and the necessity of God in understanding one's place in the universe, hinting at the heartfelt and intellectual conflicts that define his writings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pascal, Blaise, 1623-1662 |
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| Editor | Molinier, Auguste, 1851-1904 |
| Translator | Paul, C. Kegan (Charles Kegan), 1828-1902 |
| Title | The Thoughts of Blaise Pascal |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pens%C3%A9es |
| Credits | Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| Subject | Apologetics -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Catholic Church -- Doctrines |
| Subject | Catholic Church -- Apologetic works |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46921 |
| Release Date | Sep 21, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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