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Pensees

By Blaise Pascal
Series: Hackett Classics
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Pensees by Blaise Pascal is a collection of thoughts and reflections that delve into the complexities of human nature, faith, and reason. Pascal explores the tension between the material and spiritual worlds, questioning the role of religion and philosophy in understanding our existence. This profound work invites readers to contemplate the enduring mysteries of life and the divine.
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If you're intrigued by deep philosophical explorations of human nature, belief, and the divine, you'll find this collection of thoughts engaging. It offers profound insights into existential questions, blending theology with philosophy in a way that is both thought-provoking and timeless.

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Pensees

Roger Ariew masterfully renders the oddities of 17th-century French vocabularyand syntax in this eloquent and philosophically astute translation-the firstcomplete English translation based on the Sellier edition of Pascal's manuscript, widely accepted as the version closest to what Pascal intended.

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Roger Ariew masterfully renders the oddities of seventeenth-century French vocabulary and syntax in this eloquent and philosophically astute translation -- the first complete English translation based on the Sellier edition of Pascal's manuscript, widely accepted as the version closest to what Pascal intended. Ariew provides a general Introduction that discusses the the life and times of Pascal, a select bibliography of primary and secondary sources, a chronology of Pascal's life and works, concordances between the Sellier and Lafuma editions of the original, and an index.

Series: Hackett Classics

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Pensees by Blaise Pascal is often praised for its profound exploration of human nature and the complexities of religious faith. Reviewers frequently admire Pascal's introspective reflections and his ability to weave together philosophy, theology, and psychology in a thought-provoking manner. The work is considered a masterpiece of seventeenth-century literature, offering insightful aphorisms and arguments that continue to resonate with readers today.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780872207172

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 March 2005

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Illustration: some b-w line art

Contributors:

  • Translated by Roger Ariew
  • Translated by Roger Ariew

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 369g

Pages: 352

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Blaise Pascal Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Series: Hackett Classics

About the Author

Roger Ariew is Professor of Philosophy, University of South Florida.

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