Pensees Blaise Pascal (English Version) - Odyssee

Pensées is Blaise Pascal’s profound and unfinished collection of notes and reflections intended to form a defense of the Christian religion. Written in the 17th century, the work explores the paradoxes of human nature—its greatness and wretchedness—and the limitations of reason in grappling with existential questions. Pascal argues that while human reason is powerful, it is ultimately insufficient to comprehend the divine. Instead, he proposes that faith, particularly through the "wager" argument, offers the most rational path: believing in God is the safest and most rewarding bet in the face of uncertainty.

The Pensées delve deeply into themes such as the vanity of human pursuits, the inevitability of death, and the need for grace. Pascal’s writing moves between philosophy, theology, and psychological insight, often blending rigorous logic with emotional appeal. His reflections aim not to prove God's existence in a purely rational sense, but to awaken a sense of spiritual urgency and humility. As such, Pensées stands as one of the most influential works of Christian apologetics, blending the intellect of a mathematician with the soul of a deeply introspective believer.

Penulis: Blaise Pascal

Penerbit: Odise, 2025

Kategori: Philosophy

SKU: BRD24265

Bahasa: English

Dimensi: 14 x 20 cm l Sofcover 

Tebal: Vi + 320 hlm | Bookpaper

Harga: 120.000