Beyond the Wager
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Beyond the Wager

The Christian Brilliance of Blaise Pascal

  1. 224 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Beyond the Wager

The Christian Brilliance of Blaise Pascal

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

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Dedication
  4. Contents
  5. Preface
  6. 1. Blaise Pascal: Known and Unknown
  7. 2. A Short Life of Pascal
  8. 3. Scientist and Philosopher of Science
  9. 4. Theological Controversy
  10. 5. The Character and Plan of the Pensées
  11. 6. God: To Prove or Not to Prove?
  12. 7. Skepticism and the Hidden God
  13. 8. Deposed Royalty
  14. 9. Jesus Christ: Miracles and Prophecy
  15. 10. The Excellence of Christ
  16. 11. Christianity, Muhammad, and the Jews
  17. 12. Wagering a Life on God
  18. 13. Pascal's Critique of Culture and Politics
  19. Conclusion: A Christian Genius for the Ages
  20. Appendix: Descartes and Pascal Get into an Argument in Heaven
  21. Notes
  22. Bibliography
  23. Name Index
  24. Subject Index
  25. Praise for Beyond the Wager
  26. About the Author
  27. Like this book?
  28. Copyright