Isbn: 9781332535804 - pascal (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a meticulous examination of the life and works of Blaise Pascal, a brilliant 17th-century mathematician, physicist, and religious philosopher. The author traces Pascal's intellectual journey, from his precocious childhood to his groundbreaking contributions to mathematics and his profound impact on religious thought. The book delves deeply into Pascal's scientific discoveries, including his experiments on the vacuum and his invention of the mechanical calculator. It explores the philosophical implications of his work, challenging prevailing ideas of the time. The author also examines Pascal's conversion experience and its influence on his subsequent writings, particularly his influential "Pensà es." The book contextualizes Pascal's work within the scientific and philosophical currents of his era, illuminating his relationships with prominent figures such as Descartes and the Jansenists. By presenting a comprehensive analysis of Pascal's thought and its enduring legacy, this book sheds light on the complexities of human nature, the nature of reality, and the search for meaning in life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…