Penses and Other Writings by Blaise Pascal (English) Paperback Book

Description: Penses and Other Writings by Blaise Pascal, Honor Levi, Anthony Levi For much of his life, Pascal (1623-62) worked on a magnum opus which was never published in the form the philosopher intended. Instead, Pascal left a mass of fragments, some of them meant as notes for the Apologie. These became known as the Pensees, and they occupy a crucial place in Western philosophy and religious writing. This translation is the only one based on the Pensees as Pascal left them. It includes the principal dossiers classified by Pascal, as well as the essential portion of his important Writings on Grace. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For much of his life Pascal (1623-62) worked on a magnum opus which was never published in its intended form. Instead, he left a mass of fragments, some of them meant as notes for the Apologie. These were to become known as the Pensées, and they occupy a crucial place in Western philosophy and religious writing. Pascals general intention was to confound scepticism about metaphysical questions. Some of thePensées are fully developed literary reflections on the human condition,, some contradict others, and some remain jottings whose meaning will never be clear. The most important are among the most powerful aphorisms about humanexperience and behaviour ever written in any language. This translation is the only one based on the Pensées as Pascal left them. It includes the principal dossiers classified by Pascal, as well as the essential portion of the important Writings on Grace. A detailed thematic index gives access to Pascals areas of concern, while the selection of texts and the introduction help to show why Pascal changed the plan of his projected work beforeabandoning the book he might have written. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfordscommitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Author Biography Honor Levi is a teacher at St Leonards School, St Andrews, Fife. Anthony Levi is a retired Professor of French at St Andrews. Table of Contents Pensées; The Art of Persuasion; Writings on Grace Promotional A new edition of the Pensées, which occupies a crucial place in Western philosophy and religious writing. Long Description For much of his life Pascal (1623-62) worked on a magnum opus which was never published in its intended form. Instead, he left a mass of fragments, some of them meant as notes for the Apologie. These were to become known as the Pensées, and they occupy a crucial place in Western philosophy and religious writing. Pascals general intention was to confound scepticism about metaphysical questions. Some of thePensées are fully developed literary reflections on the human condition,, some contradict others, and some remain jottings whose meaning will never be clear. The most important are among the most powerful aphorisms about humanexperience and behaviour ever written in any language. This translation is the only one based on the Pensées as Pascal left them. It includes the principal dossiers classified by Pascal, as well as the essential portion of the important Writings on Grace. A detailed thematic index gives access to Pascals areas of concern, while the selection of texts and the introduction help to show why Pascal changed the plan of his projected work beforeabandoning the book he might have written. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfordscommitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Details ISBN0199540365 Author Anthony Levi Language English ISBN-10 0199540365 ISBN-13 9780199540365 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Translator Honor Levi Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1623 Death 1662 Short Title PENSEES & OTHER WRITINGS DOI 10.1604/9780199540365 UK Release Date 2008-05-08 NZ Release Date 2008-05-08 Pages 320 Publisher Oxford University Press Series Oxford Worlds Classics Publication Date 2008-05-08 Edited by Anthony Levi DEWEY 230.092 Audience General AU Release Date 2008-05-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14676750;

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