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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.
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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for his quote about humanity's problems stemming from an inability to sit quietly alone.


Ryan Holiday

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as the author of the quote about humanity's problems stemming from an inability to sit quietly alone.


Ryan Holiday

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, quoting Pascal's thoughts on the causes of trouble in life.

Peggy Noonan

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A Conversation with Peggy Noonan
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as a book written by Blaise Pascal.

Matt Fradd

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in the context of Takashi Nagai's journey to Catholicism, highlighting Pascal's influence on Nagai's faith.


Fr. Mike Schmitz

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as a philosopher who critiqued Montaigne's ideas on contentment.


Brett McKay

Benjamin Storey

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Why Are We Restless?
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and Doug Groothuis in the context of their discussion on Pascal's Wager, original sin, and natural theology.


Alisa Childers

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#277 There are No New Questions! Connecting with Church History, with Douglas Groothuis
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as a basic book for defending the faith.

Greg Bottaro

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for advice on correcting others and understanding their perspective.


Joe Heschmeyer

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as a Jansenist who was appalled by Montaigne's influence on the popular mind.

C.R. Wiley

Moral Wisdom and Natural Law
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in relation to his special subjects at Oxford.


Andrew Sullivan

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as someone who, when looking at the stars, felt overwhelmed by meaninglessness.

Stefan Paas

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in relation to pragmatic truth-dependent arguments and his famous wager.


William Lane Craig

William Lane Craig's Magnum Opus
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in the context of discussing Pascal's wager and its relation to Lacan's concept of the real.

Andrew Flores

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Lemoine comme un livre qu'il lit le matin dans le cadre de sa routine.

Johan

Je souffre de fatigue cognitive
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for his insightful quote on the novelty of arrangement in creative work.


Ryan Holiday

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comme un auteur qui a introduit de l'inquiétude dans son parcours cartésien.


Laurence Devillairs

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dans la discussion sur la vision du mal chez Victor Hugo.

Robert Kopp

Victor Hugo politique
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in contrast to Montaigne, offering a different perspective on death's inevitability.

Joshua Hochschild

Good, Simple, and Eternal: What Philosophy Can Tell Us About God | Prof. Joshua Hochschild
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in contrast to Montaigne's views on death, highlighting Pascal's more pessimistic perspective.

Thomas Hibbs

Aquinas on Art and Contemporary Film | Prof.Thomas Hibbs