Pensées
About this book
"Blaise Pascal, the precociously brilliant contemporary of Descartes, was a gifted mathematician and physicist, but it is his unfinished apologia for the Christian religion upon which his reputation now rests. The Pensees is a collection of philosophical fragments, notes and essays in which he explores the contradictions of human nature in psychological, social, metaphysical and, above all, theological terms. Mankind emerges from Pascal's analysis as a wretched and desolate creature within an impersonal universe, but also as a being whose existence can be transformed through faith in God's grace. This masterly translation conveys Pascal's disarmingly personal tone and captures all the fire and passion of the original. Also contained in this volume are a comparison between different editions, appendices and a bibliography.". - Back Cover.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 4 readers · 297 pages · ≈ 5 h 30 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Pensées?
About ≈ 5 h 30 m — 297 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Pensées?
297 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Pensées?
It sits on the Religion, Philosophy, History shelves.
Is Pensées in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Pensées?
The main characters include Blaise Pascal (1623-1662).
Where does Pensées take place?
It is set in Annapolis Royal (N.S.), Jansenists. 0 during 17th century, Early works to 1800, 17e siècle.
Who wrote Pensées?
Blaise Pascal.
Where can I read Pensées online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library