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Pascal, Blaise
1623
1662
Montalte, Louis de
Molinier, Auguste
1851
1904
Molinier, A. (Auguste)
Molinier, Auguste Émile Louis Marie
Molinier, Auguste Emile Louis Marie
Paul, C. Kegan (Charles Kegan)
1828
1902
Paul, Charles Kegan
Paul, C. K. (Charles Kegan)
Pensées. English
The Thoughts of Blaise Pascal
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"The Thoughts of Blaise Pascal" by Blaise Pascal is a philosophical work written in the 17th century. The book presents a collection of reflections and musings that delve into the human condition, the nature of God, and the intersection of reason and faith, showcasing Pascal's struggles with existential questions and his push towards a deeper understanding of the divine. At the start of the text, the reader is introduced to the underlying themes that permeate Pascal's thoughts, including the significance of human misery without God and the pursuit of true happiness through faith. The opening chapters highlight Pascal's keen observations on the distractions and diversions that people cling to in order to escape the weight of their own existence, as well as a profound exploration of man's duality—his greatness intertwined with his littleness. Pascal lays the groundwork for an intricate discourse on the importance of seeking truth and the necessity of God in understanding one's place in the universe, hinting at the heartfelt and intellectual conflicts that define his writings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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