Studies on Pascal (Classic Reprint): Translated From the French, With an Appendix of Notes, Partly Taken From the Writings of Lord Bacon and Dr. ... Lord Bacon and Dr. Chalmers (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Vinet, Alexandre Rodolphe

9781330571910: Studies on Pascal (Classic Reprint): Translated From the French, With an Appendix of Notes, Partly Taken From the Writings of Lord Bacon and Dr. ... Lord Bacon and Dr. Chalmers (Classic Reprint)

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This revealing book meticulously examines Blaise Pascal's groundbreaking work on apologetics, a masterful exposition of Christianity that does not rest on simple defense, but instead presents it as a triumphant celebration of the religion. The book places Pascal's theological ideas within the broader intellectual context of the 17th century. The author skillfully analyzes Pascal's critique of reason, his concept of human nature as a paradox, and his search for truth in religious revelation. The book explores Pascal's profound reflections on the human condition. Pascal saw mankind as flawed and limited, yet capable of greatness. His work explores the tension between humanity's misery and dignity, arguing that true understanding of our nature can only be found in acknowledging both elements. Through its exploration of Pascal's bold ideas and influential work, this book sheds light on the enduring themes of human existence and the search for meaning. Pascal's insights continue to resonate, offering valuable perspectives on our own human experience and the nature of belief.

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Excerpt from Studies on Pascal: Translated From the French, With an Appendix of Notes, Partly Taken From the Writings of Lord Bacon and Dr. Chalmers

I. A part of a course of popular lectures on the French Moralists, delivered at Basle in 1832 - 33. Portions of this course were published in the Semeur; and the portion on Pascal was prepared for publication by the author, but not published till after his death, in the volume from which it is now translated.

II. To VII. Are from a course of lectures on the Literature of the 17th Century, delivered to the Academy of Lausanne in 1844 and 1845. Some of these were published in the Semeur, and others in the Revue Suisse. N 0. II. Was first published in the volume from which it is now translated. It will be observed that these were written after the publi cation of M. Faugere's edition of the Thoughts, while No. I. Was written before it.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from Studies on Pascal: Translated From the French, With an Appendix of Notes, Partly Taken From the Writings of Lord Bacon and Dr. Chalmers

Nothing but a strong, and almost conscientious, objection to anonymous authorship, excepting in those cases in which the mode of publication makes it necessary, could have induced me to place my name on the same title-page which contains those of Pascal and Bacon, Vinet and Chalmers.

Having returned some time ago from India as an invalid, I happened to take up M. Vinet's Etudes sur Pascal, and was greatly interested with its perusal. Having mentioned it to a friend, who is a great admirer of Vinet's writings, but who was not acquainted with this work, he suggested to me that I might render good service by translating it. Having then no regular employment, I was not unwilling to follow his advice. In the course of the work, I was constantly reminded of passages in the writings of Lord Bacon and in those of Dr Chalmers, and resolved to append some of these passages in the form of Notes.

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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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