Graham Tomlin: These Two Thinkers Made Your World — Descartes and Pascal || SLP594
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The Struggle of Faith: Pascal's Journey
This chapter delves into Blaise Pascal's intense spiritual conflict between his mathematical rationality and his Christian faith, culminating in a transformative encounter with God in 1654. It contrasts Pascal's passionate view of a relational God with Descartes' more abstract philosophical approach, emphasizing the emotional aspects of belief. The discussion highlights Pascal's wager, illustrating how genuine faith transcends rationality and is influenced by deep personal motivations and experiences.
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