Pascal's Pensees
by Blaise Pascal
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Proverbs by one of, if not the, greatest minds of the 17th century. I'm among the millions who have been influenced by this work over the centuries. The Pensees ("thoughts") were left individually on pieces of paper and have been compiled in different orderings. All the versions I've read are equally meaningful, so don't be intimidated. Grab the first one you see in the store or on a friend's bookshelf and read it. Since it doesn't have real chapters and is proverbial, it can read when...more
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read an intriguing article on Pascal
recommends it for: those with questions
recommends it for: those with questions
I found this at a used book store for a buck, and had to get it! This man was such a genius. The book is laid out in such a way that you can pick a topic like "Skeptics," "Philosophers," or "Christian Morality" and flip to that page and read. I've been picking and choosing AND enjoying! I must also say that I am SO Humbled by his God given brilliance.
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Read in February, 2008
From Section One:
"Jesus said great things so simply that he seems not to have thought about them, and yet so clearly that it is obvious what he thought about them. Such clarity together with such simplicity is wonderful."
"What a long way it is between knowing God and loving him."
"Jesus said great things so simply that he seems not to have thought about them, and yet so clearly that it is obvious what he thought about them. Such clarity together with such simplicity is wonderful."
"What a long way it is between knowing God and loving him."
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Read in January, 2000
Besides short bits of wisdom, this book is also a warning to perfectionists. Pascal never finished taking notes for his grand work--something I would have liked to have read!
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recommends it for:
open minded philosophy snobs
On the religious side but when you subtract god this and god that, he has some really poignant things to same about human nature.
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i studied parts of this back in college (intro to western philosopy)and i'm excited to read it in full.
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Blaise Pascal is my favorite philosopher, and I particularly like the "Pascal's Wager" argument...
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Aww, Pascal! The Heart has its own reasons that Reason knows nothing about... One of my basics
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I read this for the phrases and thoughts more than the cynical religous view that drives it.
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"Let us assess the two cases: if you win you win everthing, if you lose you lose nothing."
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Read in January, 2001
I still carry this around in one of my backpacks. Good aphorisms and subway reading.
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Read in January, 1996
The parrot wipes its beak although it is already clean.
Enough said.
Enough said.
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pretty darn good translation - very solid introduction.
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Read in September, 1987
Peculiar people, indeed.
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avg rating (all editions): 4.03 (230 ratings) avg rating (this edition): 3.50 (2 ratings) number of reviews: 20popular shelves
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"Il n'est pas certain que tout soit incertain.
(Translation: It is not certain that everything is uncertain.)"
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