The Thoughts, Letters And Opuscules Of Blaise Pascal (1859)

By Blaise Pascal, O.W. Wight, Victor Cousin, et al.

Book Overview

The Thoughts, Letters and Opuscules of Blaise Pascal is a book that was first published in 1859. It is a collection of the writings of the French mathematician, physicist, and philosopher Blaise Pascal, who is widely regarded as one of the most important thinkers of the 17th century.The book includes a number of Pascal's most famous works, including his Pens�����es (Thoughts), which is a collection of notes and fragments on various philosophical and theological topics. The book also includes a selection of Pascal's letters, which provide insight into his personal life and relationships, as well as his Opuscules, which are short essays on a variety of subjects.Throughout the book, Pascal's writing is characterized by his deep religious faith and his commitment to reason and rationality. He explores a wide range of topics, from the nature of God and the human soul to the properties of light and the principles of geometry.Overall, The Thoughts, Letters and Opuscules of Blaise Pascal is a fascinating and insightful collection of the writings of one of the most important thinkers of the modern era. It provides a valuable window into the mind of a man who was both a brilliant mathematician and a profound philosopher, and whose ideas continue to influence our understanding of the world today.With Introductory Notices, And Notes From All The Commentators.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104922223
• ISBN13: 9781104922221
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 552 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"