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Compiled after his death in 1662, Pascal's "pensées" (thoughts) are his ideas for a book in defense of faith in a rational world. These fragments give evidence of a profoundly original thinker who had resolved the conflict between his scientific mind and heart-felt faith. This audiobook begins with an analysis of the difference between mathematical and intuitive thinking and goes on to consider the value of skepticism, contradictions, feeling, memory, and imagination.

Intended to be a defense of the Christian religion, Pensées is a penetrating collection of thoughts on faith, reason, and theology. Unfinished at the time of Pascal's death, the book consists of philosophical fragments on the "wretchedness" of man and the controversial schisms of the church at the time. It includes the philosopher's infamous wager encouraging belief over agnosticism, as well as his thoughts on numerous other topics. Endlessly quotable, Pensées overflows with pearls of wisdom, each elusive sentence pregnant with a universe of thought.

The French physicist, philosopher, and mathematician Blaise Pascal discovered a great secret of persuasion. Pascal saw that the surest way of changing false beliefs is by showing all sides to a question, including the side that the erring person missed. It is best when the beauty of reality reveals itself.

Mathématicien et philosophe, Blaise Pascal est un des plus grands esprits n'ayant jamais existé. Il publia un traité de géométrie projective à l'âge de 16 ans, avant d'inventer la machine à calculer pour aider son père dans ses travaux. On doit à Pascal des avancées importantes dans le domaine des sciences, de la méthode scientifique, du calcul des probabilités, et de la philosophie. Ses Pensées sont une œuvre majeure retrouvée sur des feuillets épars, et qui touchent de nombreux paradoxes : infini et néant, âme et matière, foi et raison.

"Les Pensées", apologie d'une religion chrétienne repensée au XVIIe siècle à Port-Royal, est l'œuvre ultime de Pascal. Elles se proposent de convaincre le libertin comme le croyant d'entrer plus avant dans le mystère de Jésus. A cette fin, sont mises en œuvres plusieurs stratégies rhétoriques qui sont comme autant de moyens de toucher les hommes dans leur diversité.

Was macht den Menschen aus? Wie wurde er, was er ist? Welche großen Denker haben unsere Entwicklung beeinflusst? Unsere Box vereint Grundlagentexte der philosophischen Theorie über die Jahrtausende – und den ganzen Erdkreis.

Blaise Pascals Pensées is celebrated as a literary masterpiece and a cornerstone of French prose. Notably, Sainte-Beuve hailed Thought #72 as some of the finest writing in the French language. Will Durant, in his expansive 11-volume series The Story of Civilization, referred to it as the most eloquent book in French prose. In Pensées, Pascal navigates a range of philosophical paradoxes—such as infinity versus nothingness, faith contrasted with reason, and the interplay of life and death—ultimately leading to themes of humility, ignorance, and grace. At the heart of these reflections lies...

Twelve Powerful Prayers offers an audio recording of prayers from the Bible, great saints, sacred texts and prophets who used these prayers for hundreds of years to invoke and strengthen their faith and relationships with God. Prayers include 'The Thought of You', 'Breathing Deeply in Faith', 'Prayer of Creation', 'Jesus's Prayer', 'Make Us Worthy', 'David's Prayer', 'Deep Compassion', 'A Prayer of St Thomas More', 'The Little and the Great Things', 'A Prayer of William Penn', 'To Give and Not to Count the Cost', 'Day by Day' and 'I Offer It to You'.

Der französische Philosoph, Mathematiker und Mystiker verdichtet hier zentrale Fragen des Menschseins: Was ist Glaube? Was bedeutet Wahrheit? Wie lebt man moralisch in einer unsicheren Welt? Diese Auswahl aus Gedanken stellt zentrale Passagen zusammen, in denen Pascal über die Zerbrechlichkeit des Menschen, die Existenz Gottes und die Rolle des Herzens neben der Vernunft nachdenkt – klug, spirituell, oft provokativ. Sven Görtz interpretiert Pascals Texte ruhig und nachdenklich – und macht ihre zeitlose Relevanz erfahrbar.

Take a tour through nine of the finest minds of all time, with "900 Quotations from Modern Philosophy". With words of wisdom, reflections, and observations on everything from life and love to death and hatred, and everything in between, this is a superb book for those looking for inspiring and self-questioning thoughts to gain a new perspective on our existence. A superb read for fans of modern philosophy and those who simply want something fascinating to dip in and out of.

"600 Quotations from French Philosophy" is a collection of thoughts and reflections from six of the greatest French thinkers of all time. France’s influence on Western philosophy cannot be understated, from the Age of Enlightenment through to the founding of modern philosophy. Many of these quotes have as much resonance today as they did when they were first coined. Superb for dipping in and out of, there are more than a few thoughts in this book worth memorising, and even more that are sure to inspire.

Matemático e filósofo, Blaise Pascal é uma das maiores mentes que alguma vez existiu. Publicou um tratado sobre geometria projectiva aos 16 anos de idade, antes de inventar a máquina de cálculo para ajudar o seu pai no seu trabalho. Pascal é creditado com importantes avanços na ciência, método científico, cálculo de probabilidade e filosofia.

Familiarize-se com os filósofos mais importantes do século XVII através de uma cuidadosa selecção de 400 citações, introduzindo as suas principais ideias e delineando com clareza a estrutura do seu trabalho. Descubra novos aspectos ou aprofunde-se nos pensamentos de Baruch Spinoza, Blaise Pascal, Voltaire, Charles Louis de Montesquieu, para expandir a sua mente e conhecimento sobre a nossa cultura.

Familiarizar-se com os mais importantes filósofos modernos: Bacon, Machiavel, Montaigne, Pascal, Spinoza, Kant, Rousseau, Voltaire, Montesquieu. Estas figuras moldaram a filosofia ocidental e todo o pensamento moderno; mergulhem profundamente nas suas obras e pensamentos com uma selecção das citações essenciais, introduzindo as suas principais ideias e delineando com clareza a estrutura da sua obra.

Familiarize-se com alguns dos mais importantes filósofos franceses, Diderot, Rousseau, Montesquieu, Voltaire, Bachelard, Blaise Pascal. Estas figuras moldaram a filosofia ocidental, e a sua compreensão ajudá-lo-á a compreender a cultura moderna em geral; mergulhe profundamente nas suas obras e pensamentos com uma selecção das citações essenciais, introduzindo as suas principais ideias e delineando com clareza a estrutura do seu trabalho.

Bli bekant med några av de viktigaste franska filosoferna, Diderot, Rousseau, Montesquieu, Voltaire, Bachelard, Blaise Pascal. Dessa figurer har format västerländsk filosofi, och deras förståelse hjälper dig att förstå modern kultur i allmänhet; gräva djupt in i deras verk och tankar med ett urval av de viktigaste citaten som introducerar deras huvudidéer och avgränsar strukturen i deras arbete med klarhet.

Bli bekant med de viktigaste moderna filosoferna: Bacon, Machiavel, Montaigne, Pascal, Spinoza, Kant, Rousseau, Voltaire, Montesquieu. Dessa figurer har format västerländsk filosofi och hela det moderna tänkandet; gräva djupt in i deras verk och tankar med ett urval av de viktigaste citaten som introducerar deras huvudidéer och avgränsar strukturen i deras arbete med klarhet.

Blaise Pascal est un mathématicien, physicien, inventeur, philosophe, moraliste et théologien français. Les premiers travaux de Pascal concernent les sciences naturelles et appliquées. Il contribue de manière importante à l'étude des fluides et clarifie les concepts de pression et de vide en étendant le travail de Torricelli. Il est l'auteur de textes importants sur la méthode scientifique. Il se consacre à la réflexion philosophique et religieuse, sans toutefois renoncer aux travaux scientifiques.

Pascal illuminates the substantial differences between the early church and the Church of today. Formerly, it was necessary to forsake the world in order to be received into the Church, while people now enter the Church at the same time as they enter the world. There was thus an essential distinction between the world and the Church, the two being considered as two opposites.

In this work, Pascal draws an analogy between a man who was appointed king just because he resembled a long-lost king and those who are rich and powerful. He argues that the twists and turns of life are all due to chance and unforeseen events. The wealthy and powerful ought thus to despise desire and its kingdom and aspire to that kingdom of love in which all the subjects breathe nothing but love and desire nothing but the benefits of love.