Pensées by Blaise Pascal
"Pensées" is a collection of philosophical and theological thoughts and ideas by a renowned French mathematician and physicist. The book delves into various aspects of human existence, exploring the nature of faith, reason, and the human condition. It also presents arguments for the existence of God, including the famous wager argument. The book is known for its profound insights into the human experience and its exploration of the complexities of belief and doubt.
The 361st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1670
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 70,000
- Original Language
- French
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