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About Blaise Pascal
French mathematician, physicist, inventor, philosopher, and Catholic writer
Blaise Pascal was a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, philosopher, and Catholic writer. He remains known for work that spans science, thought, and faith. Pascal’s name is associated with a wide range of intellectual work, from mathematics and physics to invention and philosophical writing. His Catholic writings are part of that legacy as well, giving his work a distinctly reflective and religious dimension.
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Books by Blaise Pascal
Pensées
1977
The provincial letters of Blaise Pascal
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