Pascal And The Port Royalists (1902)

Pascal And The Port Royalists is a book written by William Clark and published in 1902. The book discusses the life and work of the French philosopher and mathematician, Blaise Pascal, and his association with the Port-Royal Abbey, a center of Jansenist thought. The Jansenist movement was a Catholic reform movement that emphasized the importance of personal piety and the need for divine grace in achieving salvation. Pascal was a prominent member of this movement and his writings reflect his deep religious convictions and his belief in the importance of reason and faith. The book provides an in-depth analysis of Pascal's life and his contributions to philosophy, mathematics, and theology. It also explores the role of the Port-Royal Abbey in shaping his ideas and the influence of Jansenism on his work. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of Pascal's life and work. The first chapter provides an overview of Pascal's life and his early education in mathematics and science. The second chapter discusses his religious conversion and his involvement with the Jansenist movement. The third chapter explores his contributions to mathematics, including his work on probability theory and the invention of the Pascaline, an early mechanical calculator. The fourth chapter focuses on Pascal's philosophical writings, particularly his Pens�����es, a collection of notes and fragments on various philosophical and theological topics. The fifth chapter discusses his views on the relationship between faith and reason, and the importance of both in achieving a deeper understanding of God. Overall, Pascal And The Port Royalists is a comprehensive study of one of the most important thinkers of the 17th century and his association with a significant movement in Catholic theology. The book provides valuable insights into Pascal's life and work, and his enduring influence on philosophy, mathematics, and theology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.