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Pensées

Book • 1932
The 'Pensées' is an unfinished work by Blaise Pascal, intended as a comprehensive defense of the Christian faith.

It consists of fragments and notes that Pascal was compiling before his death in 1662.

The work is characterized by its psychological and philosophical approach, particularly evident in Pascal's Wager, which argues for the rationality of believing in God. Pascal's writing highlights the contradictions and complexities of human nature, emphasizing both the wretchedness and greatness of humanity.

The 'Pensées' also critiques skepticism and underscores the importance of seeking spiritual truth beyond mere reason.

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Mentioned in 14 episodes

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Ryan Holiday
for his quote about humanity's problems stemming from an inability to sit quietly alone.
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#90 - Ryan Holiday: Stillness, stoicism, and suffering less
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Ryan Holiday
as the author of the quote about humanity's problems stemming from an inability to sit quietly alone.
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Morgan Wade On Sticking To The Routine
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Peggy Noonan
, quoting Pascal's thoughts on the causes of trouble in life.
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A Conversation with Peggy Noonan
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
in the context of Takashi Nagai's journey to Catholicism, highlighting Pascal's influence on Nagai's faith.
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03/16/25 The Place of the Way: The Crossroads
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Brett McKay
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Benjamin Storey
as a philosopher who critiqued Montaigne's ideas on contentment.
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Why Are We Restless?
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Alisa Childers
and Doug Groothuis in the context of their discussion on Pascal's Wager, original sin, and natural theology.
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#277 There are No New Questions! Connecting with Church History, with Douglas Groothuis
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Greg Bottaro
as a basic book for defending the faith.
Episode 225: Humilty, Time Travel and Philosphy with Peter Kreeft
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Joe Heschmeyer
for advice on correcting others and understanding their perspective.
#144 When Conspiracy Theories become sinful… - Joe Heschmeyer
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C.R. Wiley
as a Jansenist who was appalled by Montaigne's influence on the popular mind.
Moral Wisdom and Natural Law
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Andrew Sullivan
in relation to his special subjects at Oxford.
Andrew Sullivan on The Classics, Independence, and the Human Experience
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Stefan Paas
as someone who, when looking at the stars, felt overwhelmed by meaninglessness.
#258 - De nieuwe 'space race': waarom het leger de ruimte in gaat (met luitenant-kolonel Shar Timman en Stefan Paas
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William Lane Craig
in relation to pragmatic truth-dependent arguments and his famous wager.
William Lane Craig's Magnum Opus
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Andrew Flores
in the context of discussing Pascal's wager and its relation to Lacan's concept of the real.
Why Study Lacan (w/ Andrew Flores AKA The Big Signorelli)
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Johan
Lemoine comme un livre qu'il lit le matin dans le cadre de sa routine.
Je souffre de fatigue cognitive
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Ryan Holiday
for his insightful quote on the novelty of arrangement in creative work.
Why You Should Do Your Own Writing
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Laurence Devillairs
comme un auteur qui a introduit de l'inquiétude dans son parcours cartésien.
Laurence Devillairs : "Oubliez Descartes en pantoufles, pensez-le en action"
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Robert Kopp
dans la discussion sur la vision du mal chez Victor Hugo.
Victor Hugo politique
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Joshua Hochschild
in contrast to Montaigne, offering a different perspective on death's inevitability.
Good, Simple, and Eternal: What Philosophy Can Tell Us About God | Prof. Joshua Hochschild
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Thomas Hibbs
in contrast to Montaigne's views on death, highlighting Pascal's more pessimistic perspective.
Aquinas on Art and Contemporary Film | Prof.Thomas Hibbs

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