The Thoughts of Blaise Pascal: Translated From the Text of M. Auguste Molinier

C. Kegan Paul

ISBN 10: 0243913443 / ISBN 13: 9780243913442

Edité par Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the life and thoughts of a prominent 17th-century figure, exploring their intellectual and spiritual journey against the backdrop of a significant religious movement. It provides a rich account of the individual's early life, marked by fragile health and exceptional mathematical genius, and their subsequent involvement in the Jansenist movement, a theological school of thought within Catholicism. The author meticulously examines the subject's conversion experiences, their association with the renowned Abbey of Port Royal, and their contributions to the Jansenist cause, particularly through their renowned writings. The book also delves into the subject's philosophical reflections on the human condition, encompassing themes of human weakness, the limitations of knowledge, and the search for meaning in a vast and uncertain universe. Readers will gain insights into the complexities of faith, reason, and the human experience during a pivotal period in European history. The book's exploration of the subject's thoughts on diversion and human restlessness offers timeless reflections on the pursuit of happiness and the challenges of confronting our own mortality. Ultimately, this work sheds light on the enduring legacy of a remarkable individual whose insights continue to resonate with readers seeking to understand the complexities of the human condition and the search for truth. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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• Titre: The Thoughts of Blaise Pascal: Translated From the Text of M. Auguste Molinier
• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date de parution: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0243913443
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780243913442
• Reliure: Paperback
• État de l'article: New
• Type de livre: print-on-demand item
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Christianity

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.