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Blaise Pascal - The Man Who Made the Modern World
Blaise Pascal – The Man Who Made the Modern World
Graham Tomlin

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Weight 500g
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448
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Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 9781399807647

 

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Blaise Pascal lived for just 39 years, yet was one of the most remarkable and creative figures of the seventeenth century. He is known for his famous argument ‘the wager’, but there’s so much more to him than that (and most people misunderstand the argument anyway).

Pascal can lay claim not only to having built an early version of the modern computer, done ground-breaking work in mathematics and geometry, and virtually invented probability theory, but also to having produced one of the most haunting and effective works of Christian apologetics ever written.

He is a major intellectual figure at the beginning of the modern age who blends together in his own person and thinking issues that are critical to our age. Blaise Pascal is therefore a crucial figure: not just in the history of European thought, but in how he can shed light on many contemporary debates.

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A richly detailed account of Pascal's life and times, which displays an energetic sympathy for Pascal's startling combination of intellectual precocity and humble faith. ― Rory Stewart - host of ‘The Rest is Politics’ podcast and author of Politics On the Edge

A beautiful, accessible account of one of the era's most remarkable lives. ― Katherine Rundell - Author of Super Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne

At once readable and expert, this is a wonderful guide to the life and thought of 17th century Europe's supreme polymath. How any one man could have covered so many bases is a mystery that Graham Tomlin brilliantly elucidates. ― Tom Holland - host of ‘The Rest is History’ podcast and author of Dominion

A fresh, accessible and highly engaging account of a leading philosopher whose ideas remain strikingly relevant today. Highly recommended. ― Professor Alister McGrath

If we are in search of a well-informed, well-written biography of Pascal that includes an introduction to his thought, and stands the tests of both scholarship and verve, we should look no further. Whether treating the man or the work, the science or the religion, Graham Tomlin artlessly generates our interest in Pascal against the background of his time. That is commendation enough, but there is more. Reading this biography, we are impelled to greater honesty about ourselves and seriousness about our lives. It becomes a book about our time, and not just about Pascal's. ― Stephen N. Williams - formerly Honorary Professor of Theology, Queen’s University, Belfast and author of A Thinking Reed: Pascal’s Voice, Yesterday and Today

A compelling portrait of a fascinating figure navigating an equally fascinating period. In a world where everything is in flux, how can a man with a once-in-a-generation mind endeavour to keep hold of his soul? Hugely enjoyable. ― Elizabeth Oldfield - host of ‘The Sacred’ podcast, and author of Fully Alive

Tomlin carries us wonderfully through Pascal's short, painful and remarkable life. He tells a story of faith and theological endeavour, sitting alongside brilliant innovations in mathematics with forays into probability, betting and public transport. The power and energy of Pascal's thought shines through. ― Sir Andrew Dilnot - formerly Warden of Nuffield College Oxford and Chair of the UK Statistics Authority

A brilliant, accessible introduction to the luminous life of one of the greatest minds and mystics of modern times. Graham Tomlin makes a compelling case for Pascal as "the man who made the modern world." ― Pete Greig - Founder of 24-7 Prayer and Senior Pastor of Emmaus Rd church

‘Readable and expert – a brilliant guide to the life and thought of 17th century Europe’s supreme polymath’
Tom Holland

Blaise Pascal – The Man Who Made the Modern World
Graham Tomlin
Find more titles in: Biography
Blaise Pascal - The Man Who Made the Modern World
Blaise Pascal – The Man Who Made the Modern World
Graham Tomlin

 

Watch a short video introduction:

Blaise Pascal lived for just 39 years, yet was one of the most remarkable and creative figures of the seventeenth century. He is known for his famous argument ‘the wager’, but there’s so much more to him than that (and most people misunderstand the argument anyway).

Pascal can lay claim not only to having built an early version of the modern computer, done ground-breaking work in mathematics and geometry, and virtually invented probability theory, but also to having produced one of the most haunting and effective works of Christian apologetics ever written.

He is a major intellectual figure at the beginning of the modern age who blends together in his own person and thinking issues that are critical to our age. Blaise Pascal is therefore a crucial figure: not just in the history of European thought, but in how he can shed light on many contemporary debates.

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A richly detailed account of Pascal's life and times, which displays an energetic sympathy for Pascal's startling combination of intellectual precocity and humble faith. ― Rory Stewart - host of ‘The Rest is Politics’ podcast and author of Politics On the Edge

A beautiful, accessible account of one of the era's most remarkable lives. ― Katherine Rundell - Author of Super Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne

At once readable and expert, this is a wonderful guide to the life and thought of 17th century Europe's supreme polymath. How any one man could have covered so many bases is a mystery that Graham Tomlin brilliantly elucidates. ― Tom Holland - host of ‘The Rest is History’ podcast and author of Dominion

A fresh, accessible and highly engaging account of a leading philosopher whose ideas remain strikingly relevant today. Highly recommended. ― Professor Alister McGrath

If we are in search of a well-informed, well-written biography of Pascal that includes an introduction to his thought, and stands the tests of both scholarship and verve, we should look no further. Whether treating the man or the work, the science or the religion, Graham Tomlin artlessly generates our interest in Pascal against the background of his time. That is commendation enough, but there is more. Reading this biography, we are impelled to greater honesty about ourselves and seriousness about our lives. It becomes a book about our time, and not just about Pascal's. ― Stephen N. Williams - formerly Honorary Professor of Theology, Queen’s University, Belfast and author of A Thinking Reed: Pascal’s Voice, Yesterday and Today

A compelling portrait of a fascinating figure navigating an equally fascinating period. In a world where everything is in flux, how can a man with a once-in-a-generation mind endeavour to keep hold of his soul? Hugely enjoyable. ― Elizabeth Oldfield - host of ‘The Sacred’ podcast, and author of Fully Alive

Tomlin carries us wonderfully through Pascal's short, painful and remarkable life. He tells a story of faith and theological endeavour, sitting alongside brilliant innovations in mathematics with forays into probability, betting and public transport. The power and energy of Pascal's thought shines through. ― Sir Andrew Dilnot - formerly Warden of Nuffield College Oxford and Chair of the UK Statistics Authority

A brilliant, accessible introduction to the luminous life of one of the greatest minds and mystics of modern times. Graham Tomlin makes a compelling case for Pascal as "the man who made the modern world." ― Pete Greig - Founder of 24-7 Prayer and Senior Pastor of Emmaus Rd church

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£25.00

Usually shipped within 2 - 5 working days

 

Watch a short video introduction:

Blaise Pascal lived for just 39 years, yet was one of the most remarkable and creative figures of the seventeenth century. He is known for his famous argument ‘the wager’, but there’s so much more to him than that (and most people misunderstand the argument anyway).

Pascal can lay claim not only to having built an early version of the modern computer, done ground-breaking work in mathematics and geometry, and virtually invented probability theory, but also to having produced one of the most haunting and effective works of Christian apologetics ever written.

He is a major intellectual figure at the beginning of the modern age who blends together in his own person and thinking issues that are critical to our age. Blaise Pascal is therefore a crucial figure: not just in the history of European thought, but in how he can shed light on many contemporary debates.

Show More

A richly detailed account of Pascal's life and times, which displays an energetic sympathy for Pascal's startling combination of intellectual precocity and humble faith. ― Rory Stewart - host of ‘The Rest is Politics’ podcast and author of Politics On the Edge

A beautiful, accessible account of one of the era's most remarkable lives. ― Katherine Rundell - Author of Super Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne

At once readable and expert, this is a wonderful guide to the life and thought of 17th century Europe's supreme polymath. How any one man could have covered so many bases is a mystery that Graham Tomlin brilliantly elucidates. ― Tom Holland - host of ‘The Rest is History’ podcast and author of Dominion

A fresh, accessible and highly engaging account of a leading philosopher whose ideas remain strikingly relevant today. Highly recommended. ― Professor Alister McGrath

If we are in search of a well-informed, well-written biography of Pascal that includes an introduction to his thought, and stands the tests of both scholarship and verve, we should look no further. Whether treating the man or the work, the science or the religion, Graham Tomlin artlessly generates our interest in Pascal against the background of his time. That is commendation enough, but there is more. Reading this biography, we are impelled to greater honesty about ourselves and seriousness about our lives. It becomes a book about our time, and not just about Pascal's. ― Stephen N. Williams - formerly Honorary Professor of Theology, Queen’s University, Belfast and author of A Thinking Reed: Pascal’s Voice, Yesterday and Today

A compelling portrait of a fascinating figure navigating an equally fascinating period. In a world where everything is in flux, how can a man with a once-in-a-generation mind endeavour to keep hold of his soul? Hugely enjoyable. ― Elizabeth Oldfield - host of ‘The Sacred’ podcast, and author of Fully Alive

Tomlin carries us wonderfully through Pascal's short, painful and remarkable life. He tells a story of faith and theological endeavour, sitting alongside brilliant innovations in mathematics with forays into probability, betting and public transport. The power and energy of Pascal's thought shines through. ― Sir Andrew Dilnot - formerly Warden of Nuffield College Oxford and Chair of the UK Statistics Authority

A brilliant, accessible introduction to the luminous life of one of the greatest minds and mystics of modern times. Graham Tomlin makes a compelling case for Pascal as "the man who made the modern world." ― Pete Greig - Founder of 24-7 Prayer and Senior Pastor of Emmaus Rd church

Additional information

Weight 500g
Format

Hard Cover
Pages

448
Publisher

Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 9781399807647

‘Readable and expert – a brilliant guide to the life and thought of 17th century Europe’s supreme polymath’
Tom Holland

Graham Tomlin

Graham Tomlin is the Director of the Centre for Cultural Witness, based in Lambeth Palace, and President of St Mellitus College. He was formerly Bishop of Kensington in London. He taught theology in Oxford University and London for many years. He is the author of numerous books and is a regular speaker both nationally and internationally.
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