Quotes from Blaise Pascal

Quotes from Blaise Pascal.
Blaise Pascal (1623–1662) was a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, philosopher, and theologian. A child prodigy, Pascal made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and science, particularly in geometry, probability theory, and fluid mechanics. His work on probability laid the foundation for modern economics and decision theory.

Pascal also invented the mechanical calculator and conducted pioneering experiments in physics, particularly with atmospheric pressure, which led to the development of Pascal's law of hydraulics. In his later years, Pascal turned to philosophy and theology, producing his famous work, Pensées, a collection of reflections on religion, ethics, and the human condition. He is best known for Pascal's Wager, an argument for belief in God based on pragmatic reasoning. Pascal’s combination of scientific rigor and deep religious conviction makes him a unique figure in the history of thought. His contributions continue to influence modern science, philosophy, and theology. #quotes #blaisepascal #philosophicalquotes #lifequotes

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Pensées (1670)