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Mentioned in 13 episodes
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.
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 13 episodes
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Ryan Holiday for his quote about humanity's problems stemming from an inability to sit quietly alone.
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
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as the author of the quote about humanity's problems stemming from an inability to sit quietly alone.
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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Fr. Mike Schmitz in the context of Takashi Nagai's journey to Catholicism, highlighting Pascal's influence on Nagai's faith.
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 and Benjamin Storey as a philosopher who critiqued Montaigne's ideas on contentment.
Brett McKay and 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.
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
Mentioned by C.R. Wiley as a Jansenist who was appalled by Montaigne's influence on the popular mind.
Moral Wisdom and Natural Law
Mentioned by 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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William Lane Craig in relation to pragmatic truth-dependent arguments and his famous wager.
William Lane Craig in relation to pragmatic truth-dependent arguments and his famous wager.
William Lane Craig's Magnum Opus
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Alexandra Hudson as a source of comfort and wisdom, highlighting his skeptical view of human progress.
Alexandra Hudson as a source of comfort and wisdom, highlighting his skeptical view of human progress.
Alexandra Hudson on Classics and Civility
Mentioned in reference to the modern sense of entertainment increasingly what Pascal long ago called divertissement.
Pete Reads Ryszard Legutko's 'Demon in Democracy' - Complete
Aangehaald door Quinten Weterings als een beroemd voorbeeld van fragmentarische filosofie over de menselijke natuur en het geloof.
"Vooruitgang is een vals ideaal" | #1994 Quinten Weeterings
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Laurence Devillairs comme un auteur qui a introduit de l'inquiétude dans son parcours cartésien.
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"
