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Title: Pascal
Note: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler
Summary: "Pascal" by John Tulloch is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and works of Blaise Pascal, a prominent figure in literature, science, and religion, known for his precocious intellect and contributions to mathematics and philosophy. Through its chapters, the text delves into Pascal's family background, his early intellectual development, significant scientific discoveries, and his role within the religious and philosophical debates of his time. The opening of the work sets the stage for understanding the significance of Pascal's life and legacy. It begins with a preface that acknowledges various translations of Pascal's writings, notably his "Provincial Letters" and "Pensées." Tulloch then introduces Pascal's formative years, detailing his family's influence, his remarkable early achievements in mathematics, and the notable friendships he formed with contemporaries like Descartes and Mersenne. The narrative emphasizes Pascal's intellectual curiosity, extraordinary capabilities from a young age, and the challenges he faced, including health issues and an evolving spiritual life that led him to eventual religious fervor. The text offers a glimpse into the complex personality of Pascal, setting up an exploration of his lasting impact in multiple domains. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Tulloch, John, 1823-1886
Editor: Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897
EBook No.: 26726
Published: Sep 29, 2008
Downloads: 119
Language: English
Subject: Pascal, Blaise, 1623-1662
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Pascal
Note: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler
Summary: "Pascal" by John Tulloch is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and works of Blaise Pascal, a prominent figure in literature, science, and religion, known for his precocious intellect and contributions to mathematics and philosophy. Through its chapters, the text delves into Pascal's family background, his early intellectual development, significant scientific discoveries, and his role within the religious and philosophical debates of his time. The opening of the work sets the stage for understanding the significance of Pascal's life and legacy. It begins with a preface that acknowledges various translations of Pascal's writings, notably his "Provincial Letters" and "Pensées." Tulloch then introduces Pascal's formative years, detailing his family's influence, his remarkable early achievements in mathematics, and the notable friendships he formed with contemporaries like Descartes and Mersenne. The narrative emphasizes Pascal's intellectual curiosity, extraordinary capabilities from a young age, and the challenges he faced, including health issues and an evolving spiritual life that led him to eventual religious fervor. The text offers a glimpse into the complex personality of Pascal, setting up an exploration of his lasting impact in multiple domains. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Tulloch, John, 1823-1886
Editor: Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897
EBook No.: 26726
Published: Sep 29, 2008
Downloads: 119
Language: English
Subject: Pascal, Blaise, 1623-1662
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.