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Portrait of Pascal

by A. Mary F. Robinson
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781025915135
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 236
  • Original Price: GBP 25.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 508 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Philosophers

"Portrait of Pascal" offers an evocative and scholarly examination of the life, intellect, and spiritual evolution of Blaise Pascal, one of the most enigmatic and brilliant figures of seventeenth-century France. Authored by the acclaimed biographer A. Mary F. Robinson, this work traces Pascal's trajectory from a child prodigy and pioneering scientist to a fervent Christian apologist and philosopher.

The biography provides a detailed look at Pascal's significant scientific contributions, including his work on atmospheric pressure and the development of the mechanical calculator, while focusing intensely on his profound religious conversion. Robinson explores Pascal's deep association with the Jansenist movement and the Abbey of Port-Royal, illuminating the historical and theological tensions that inspired his "Provincial Letters".

Central to the book is an analysis of the "Pens�es", Pascal's unfinished defense of the Christian religion, which continues to influence modern existential and religious thought. Robinson's prose captures the internal struggle of a man torn between the demands of reason and the mysteries of faith. This work serves as an essential resource for those seeking to understand the enduring legacy of a thinker who sought to reconcile the logic of the scientist with the heart of the mystic.

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