Portrait of Pascal by Mary Duclaux Paperback Book
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Portrait of Pascal by Mary Duclaux Paperback Book. Portrait of Pascal by Mary Duclaux. "By balancing his rationalistic pursuits with his deep religious convictions, "Portrait of Pascal" presents a holistic view of a genius whose search for truth led him across diverse disciplines. Portrait of Pascal by Mary Duclaux Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "Portrait of Pascal" is an insightful and elegant examination of the life and legacy of Blaise Pascal, the seventeenth-century polymath whose contributions spanned the worlds of mathematics, physics, and Christian philosophy. In this biographical study, Mary Duclaux captures the complexity of a man who transitioned from a child prodigy in geometry to a fervent mystic and defender of Jansenism. The narrative delves into Pascal's major scientific achievements, including his work on atmospheric pressure and the development of the first mechanical calculator, while also exploring the spiritual intensity that defined his later years at Port-Royal. Readers will find a nuanced portrayal of the intellectual environment of the age, highlighting the creation of his most enduring literary works, "Pensees" and "The Provincial Letters."By balancing his rationalistic pursuits with his deep religious convictions, "Portrait of Pascal" presents a holistic view of a genius whose search for truth led him across diverse disciplines. This work serves as an evocative guide to understanding the mind of a thinker who remains a cornerstone of Western intellectual history, appealing to those interested in the intersection of science, faith, and the biography of great 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 102533339X ISBN-13 9781025333397 Title Portrait of Pascal Author Mary Duclaux Format Paperback Year 2026 Pages 244 Publisher Tradd Street Press GEItemID:178596771; 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
