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Preface 5 Pascal's Profession of Faith 16 General Introduction 18 Notes for the General Introduction 30 The Misery of Man Without God 33 Preface to the First Part 33 Man's Disproportion 35 Diversion 57 The Greatness and Littleness of Man 70 Of the Deceptive Powers of the Imagination 79 Of Justice, Customs, and Prejudices 94 The Weakness, Unrest, and Defects of Man 112 The Happiness of Man with God 134 Preface to the Second Part 134 Of the Need of Seeking Truth 139 The Philosophers 154 Thoughts on Mahomet and on China 169 Of the Jewish People 174 The Authenticity of the Sacred Books 181 The Prophecies 188 Of Types in General and of their Lawfulness 231 That the Jewish Law was Figurative 247 Of the True Religion and its Characteristics 263 The Excellence of the Christian Religion 270 Of Original Sin 279 The Perpetuity of the Christian Religion 288 Proofs of the Christian Religion 297 Proofs of the Divinity of Jesus Christ 311 The Mission and Greatness of Jesus Christ 329 The Mystery of Jesus 338 Of the True Righteous Man and of the True Christian 347 The Arrangement 371 Of Miracles in General 376 Jesuits and Jansenists 401 Thoughts on Style 445 Various Thoughts 452 PREFACE. Those to whom the Life of Pascal and the Story of Port Royal are unknown, must be referred to works treating fully of the subject, since it were impossible to deal with them adequately within the limits of a preface. Sainte-Beuve's great work on Port Royal, especially the second and third volumes, and "Port Royal," by Charles Beard, B.A., London, 1863, may best be consulted by any who require full, lucid, and singularly impartial information. But for such as, already acquainted with the time and the man, need a recapitulation of the more important facts, or for those who may find an outline map useful of the country they are to study in detail, a few words are here given. Blaise Pascal was born at Clermont-Ferrand in Auvergne, on June 19, 1623. He sprung from a well-known legal family, many members of which had held lucrative and responsible positions. His father, Etienne Pascal, held the post of intendant, or provincial administrator, in Normandy, where, and at Paris previously, Pascal lived from the age of sixteen to that of twenty-five; almost wholly educated by his father on account of his precarious health. His mother died when he was eight years old. Etienne Pascal was a pious but stern person, and by no means disposed to entertain or allow any undue exaltation in religion, refusing as long as he lived to allow his daughter Jaqueline to take the veil. But he had the usual faiths and superstitions of his time, and believing that his son's ill-health arose from witchcraft, employed the old woman who was supposed to have caused the malady to remove it, by herbs culled before sunrise, and the expiatory death of a cat. This made a great impression on his son, who in the "Thoughts" employs an ingenious argument to prove that wonders wrought by the invocation of the devil are not, in the proper sense of the term, miracles. At any rate the counter-charm was incomplete, as the child's feeble health remained feeble to the end.
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The "Complete Works of Blaise Pascal" is a literary and philosophical treasure trove, encompassing Pascal's most renowned writings, including the "Pens es," "Provincial Letters," and a collection of his essays. Blaise Pascal, the genius of 17th-century France, stands as a luminary of both literature and philosophy, and his works continue to captivate readers, scholars, and thinkers across the world.The "Pens es" is a collection of Pascal's fragmented thoughts, reflections, and aphorisms that delve into the depths of human nature, the existence of God, and the enigma of faith. It is a work of profound spirituality and intellectual exploration. The "Provincial Letters" are a brilliant series of essays that critically examine moral and religious issues, written with wit and sharpness.The collection of essays encompasses a wide array of subjects, from rhetoric and eloquence to religion, making it a testament to Pascal's multifaceted genius. Together, these works provide a comprehensive view of Pascal's contributions to literature, philosophy, and religious thought."Complete Works of Blaise Pascal" offers readers an immersive journey into the mind of a polymath who continues to inspire and challenge individuals to explore the profound mysteries of faith, reason, and human existence. It is an essential resource for those seeking to delve into the world of one of history's most celebrated intellectuals.
Published in 1950: The Penseés is a collection of philosophical fragments, notes and essays in which Pascal 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 who can be transformed through faith in God's grace.
Published in 1950: The Penseés is a collection of philosophical fragments, notes and essays in which Pascal 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 who can be transformed through faith in God's grace.
Pens es est un recueil de notes et de fragments de Blaise Pascal, dans lequel il explore des th mes tels que l'existence de Dieu, la nature humaine, et le pari de Pascal. Cette dition offre aux lecteurs un aper u des r flexions profondes de Pascal sur la religion et d'autres sujets connexes. Les Pens es de Pascal sont une "uvre majeure de la litt rature fran aise et de la philosophie religieuse. Elles continuent d'inspirer et de provoquer la r flexion sur les questions fondamentales de l'existence humaine. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Originally published in 1942, this book constitutes the companion volume to The Heart of Pascal (1945); both volumes were formed using selections from Pascal's Pensées. The text gathers together a series of selections, presented in French, which illustrate Pascal's Christian faith and thoughts on the relationship between man and God. An appendix and preface by the editor are also provided. This is a highly informative book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in Pascal and his late thought.
