
- 224 pages
- English
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About this book
Blaise Pascal, the seventeenth-century French philosopher and scientist, is perhaps best known for his "wager," an argument about the existence of God. But there was much more to Pascal and his brilliance.
In this accessible and well-documented study, philosopher Douglas Groothuis introduces readers to Pascal's life as well as the breadth of his intellectual pursuits, including his contributions to mathematics, science, ethics, and theology. Groothuis overviews the key points of Pascal's Pensées, which captures his thoughts about God, humanity, and Jesus Christ. Readers will also explore Pascal's views on a range of topics, including culture, politics, Islam, and miracles.
Often quoted and often misunderstood, Pascal is a complex figure whose writings have charmed, puzzled, and inspired readers across the centuries. With guidance from a leading Christian thinker and longtime student of Pascal, Beyond the Wager takes you on a journey to discover the riches Pascal has to offer today.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- 1. Blaise Pascal: Known and Unknown
- 2. A Short Life of Pascal
- 3. Scientist and Philosopher of Science
- 4. Theological Controversy
- 5. The Character and Plan of the Pensées
- 6. God: To Prove or Not to Prove?
- 7. Skepticism and the Hidden God
- 8. Deposed Royalty
- 9. Jesus Christ: Miracles and Prophecy
- 10. The Excellence of Christ
- 11. Christianity, Muhammad, and the Jews
- 12. Wagering a Life on God
- 13. Pascal's Critique of Culture and Politics
- Conclusion: A Christian Genius for the Ages
- Appendix: Descartes and Pascal Get into an Argument in Heaven
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Name Index
- Subject Index
- Praise for Beyond the Wager
- About the Author
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