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Pascal Pensees (Edition1st)
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Pascal Pensees (Edition1st)

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A masterpiece of philosophical depth and spiritual insight, Pascal's Pensees stands as one of the most profound meditations on the human condition ever written. Compiled from the notes and reflections of Blaise Pascal-a 17th-century mathematician, physicist, inventor, and theologian-this posthumously published work is a remarkable fusion of reason and faith, science and spirituality, doubt and conviction. In these fragments, Pascal examines the paradoxes at the heart of human existence: our greatness and our wretchedness, our longing for truth and our inability to grasp it fully without grace. He addresses the restlessness of the human soul, the limits of reason, and the deep yearning for meaning that lies within every person. With piercing clarity, Pascal presents his famous ""wager,"" a daring argument for belief in God based not on proof but on prudence, choice, and hope. More than just a defence of Christianity, Pensees is a luminous exploration of psychology, ethics, mortality, and metaphysics. Pascal's style is both passionate and penetrating, at times poetic, at times aphoristic, but always urgent-driven by a desire to awaken the reader to the deepest truths of life. Whether read as theology, philosophy, or literature, Pascal's Pensees is a timeless work that continues to challenge, inspire, and stir debate. It speaks across centuries to anyone who has ever wrestled with questions: Who am I? Why am I here? What, if anything, lies beyond?

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Pharos Books Private Limited
Country
IN
Date
1 September 2023
Pages
352
ISBN
9788119831937

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

A masterpiece of philosophical depth and spiritual insight, Pascal's Pensees stands as one of the most profound meditations on the human condition ever written. Compiled from the notes and reflections of Blaise Pascal-a 17th-century mathematician, physicist, inventor, and theologian-this posthumously published work is a remarkable fusion of reason and faith, science and spirituality, doubt and conviction. In these fragments, Pascal examines the paradoxes at the heart of human existence: our greatness and our wretchedness, our longing for truth and our inability to grasp it fully without grace. He addresses the restlessness of the human soul, the limits of reason, and the deep yearning for meaning that lies within every person. With piercing clarity, Pascal presents his famous ""wager,"" a daring argument for belief in God based not on proof but on prudence, choice, and hope. More than just a defence of Christianity, Pensees is a luminous exploration of psychology, ethics, mortality, and metaphysics. Pascal's style is both passionate and penetrating, at times poetic, at times aphoristic, but always urgent-driven by a desire to awaken the reader to the deepest truths of life. Whether read as theology, philosophy, or literature, Pascal's Pensees is a timeless work that continues to challenge, inspire, and stir debate. It speaks across centuries to anyone who has ever wrestled with questions: Who am I? Why am I here? What, if anything, lies beyond?

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Pharos Books Private Limited
Country
IN
Date
1 September 2023
Pages
352
ISBN
9788119831937