Portrait of Pascal by A. Mary F. Robinson Hardcover Book
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Portrait of Pascal by A. Mary F. Robinson Hardcover Book. Central to the book is an analysis of the "Pensées", Pascal's unfinished defense of the Christian religion, which continues to influence modern existential and religious thought. Robinson's prose captures the internal struggle of a man torn between the demands of reason and the mysteries of faith. Portrait of Pascal by A. Mary F. Robinson Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description "Portrait of Pascal" offers an evocative and scholarly examination of the life, intellect, and spiritual evolution of Blaise Pascal, one of the most enigmatic and brilliant figures of seventeenth-century France. Authored by the acclaimed biographer A. Mary F. Robinson, this work traces Pascal's trajectory from a child prodigy and pioneering scientist to a fervent Christian apologist and biography provides a detailed look at Pascal's significant scientific contributions, including his work on atmospheric pressure and the development of the mechanical calculator, while focusing intensely on his profound religious conversion. Robinson explores Pascal's deep association with the Jansenist movement and the Abbey of Port-Royal, illuminating the historical and theological tensions that inspired his "Provincial Letters".Central to the book is an analysis of the "Pensées", Pascal's unfinished defense of the Christian religion, which continues to influence modern existential and religious thought. Robinson's prose captures the internal struggle of a man torn between the demands of reason and the mysteries of faith. This work serves as an essential resource for those seeking to understand the enduring legacy of a thinker who sought to reconcile the logic of the scientist with the heart of the 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 may 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 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 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. Details ISBN 1025915135 ISBN-13 9781025915135 Title Portrait of Pascal Author A. Mary F. Robinson Format Hardcover Year 2026 Pages 236 Publisher Tradd Street Press GEItemID:178589028; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
