Blaise Pascal

Pascal's Pensées

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Produktbeschreibung

Step into the intellectual world of Blaise Pascal with "Pascal's Pensées," a collection of profound and thought-provoking reflections that transcends the boundaries of time. Within the pages of this literary masterpiece, Pascal, a brilliant mathematician and philosopher of the 17th century, invites readers on a journey of contemplation and introspection. In "Pascal's Pensées," one encounters a tapestry of ideas exploring the human condition, faith, and the enigmatic nature of existence. Pascal's razor-sharp intellect delves into the complexities of belief, offering a nuanced perspective on religion and reason. From musings on the fragility of human life to profound reflections on the vastness of the cosmos, each entry in this collection is a gem that sparkles with intellectual brilliance. As you navigate through Pascal's labyrinth of thoughts, you'll find yourself captivated by the elegance of his prose and the depth of his insights. This timeless work not only unveils the philosophical musings of a great mind but also serves as an invitation to engage in a dialogue with the fundamental questions that have intrigued humanity for centuries. "Pascal's Pensées" is not just a book; it's an intellectual odyssey that continues to resonate with readers, inviting them to explore the intricate tapestry of human existence.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bore Srl
• Seitenzahl: 518
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 36mm
• Gewicht: 594g
• ISBN-13: 9791222491684
• Artikelnr.: 69826148

Autorenporträt

Blaise Pascal (19 June 1623 - 19 August 1662) was a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and Catholic theologian. He was a child prodigy who was educated by his father, a tax collector in Rouen. Pascal's earliest work was in the natural and applied sciences where he made important contributions to the study of fluids, and clarified the concepts of pressure and vacuum by generalising the work of Evangelista Torricelli. Pascal also wrote in defence of the scientific method. In 1642, while still a teenager, he started some pioneering work on calculating machines. After three years of effort and 50 prototypes, he built 20 finished machines (called Pascal's calculators and later Pascalines) over the following 10 years, establishing him as one of the first two inventors of the mechanical calculator. Pascal was an important mathematician, helping create two major new areas of research: he wrote a significant treatise on the subject of projective geometry at the age of 16, and later corresponded with Pierre de Fermat on probability theory, strongly influencing the development of modern economics and social science. Following Galileo Galilei and Torricelli, in 1647, he rebutted Aristotle's followers who insisted that nature abhors a vacuum. Pascal's results caused many disputes before being accepted. In 1646, he and his sister Jacqueline identified with the religious movement within Catholicism known by its detractors as Jansenism. Following a religious experience in late 1654, he began writing influential works on philosophy and theology. His two most famous works date from this period: the Lettres provinciales and the Pensees, the former set in the conflict between Jansenists and Jesuits. In that year, he also wrote an important treatise on the arithmetical triangle. Between 1658 and 1659, he wrote on the cycloid and its use in calculating the volume of solids. Throughout his life, Pascal was in frail health, especially after the age of 18; he died just two months after his 39th birthday.