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Why Read Pascal Today?
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Blaise Pascal (1623β1662) made important contributions to mathematics, the theory of probability, and several scientific fields, was one of the inventors of the first mathematical calculator, and was also a deeply religious thinker who grappled with issues concerning the existence of God, the possibility of human...
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See moreAn accessible account of Pascal's philosophy and its applications to philosophical and practical issues today. Aimed at anyone interested in the role of the heart in rationality, human nature, our relation to reality and our individual and collective purpose, and the underexplored thoughts of one of history's greatest geniuses.
An accessible account of Pascal's philosophy and its applications to philosophical and practical issues today.
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Blaise Pascal (1623β1662) made important contributions to mathematics, the theory of probability, and several scientific fields, was one of the inventors of the first mathematical calculator, and was also a deeply religious thinker who grappled with issues concerning the existence of God, the possibility of human salvation, and the sinfulness of human life.
His famous Wager is often discussed, but there is much else of interest and relevance in his thought which remains undiscovered. Why Read Pascal Today? provides an accessible yet detailed account of Pascal's philosophy and how it applies to important issues facing all of us today, as well as novel interpretations of Pascal's ideas.
It will stimulate and challenge anyone who is interested in the role of the heart in rationality, human nature, our relation to reality and our individual and collective purpose, and the underexplored thoughts of one of history's greatest geniuses.
Series: Why Read Them Today
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Why Read Pascal Today?
Blaise Pascal (1623β1662) made important contributions to mathematics, the theory of probability, and several scientific fields, was one of the inventors of the first mathematical calculator, and was also a deeply religious thinker who grappled with issues concerning the existence of God, the possibility of human salvation, and the sinfulness of human life. His famous Wager is often discussed, but...Hardback$17400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Why Read Wollstonecraft Today?
What relevance does Mary Wollstonecraft's thought have today? In this insightful book, Sandrine Bergès engages Wollstonecraft with contemporary social and political issues, demonstrating how this pioneering eighteenth-century feminist philosopher addressed concerns that resonate strongly with those faced by twenty-first-century feminists. Wollstonecraft's views on oppression, domination, gender, slavery, social equality, political economics, health, and education underscore her commitment to defending the...Hardback$17400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks
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ISBN: 9781009321488
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 26 February 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Illustration: Worked examples or Exercises
Audience: General / adult
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Weight: 333g
Pages: 162
About the Author
Yuval Avnur is author of The Skeptic and the Veridicalist (Cambridge, 2023) and numerous essays on epistemology and religion, and co-editor (with Roger Ariew) of The Blackwell Companion to Pascal (forthcoming).
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