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Pascal the Philosopher
Graeme Hunter
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Description for Pascal the Philosopher
Paperback. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 446.
Blaise Pascal has always been appreciated as a literary giant and a religious guide, but has received only grudging recognition as a philosopher: philosophers have mistaken Pascal’s harsh criticism of their discipline as a rejection of it. But according to Graeme Hunter, Pascal’s critics have simply failed to grasp his lean, but powerful conception of philosophy. This accessibly written book provides the first introduction to Pascal’s philosophy as an organic whole.
Hunter argues that Pascal’s aim is not merely to humble philosophy, but to save it from a kind of failure to which it is prone. He lays out Pascal’s ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
Toronto, Canada
ISBN
9781442628359
SKU
V9781442628359
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About Graeme Hunter
Graeme Hunter is a professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Ottawa.
Reviews for Pascal the Philosopher
“An engaging portrait of Blaise Pascal as a philosopher ... The discussion is lucid, informative, and informed by relevant literature. This reviewer knows of no better philosophical introduction to Pascal in English ... Highly recommended.”
P.K. Moser
Choice Magazine - vol 51:04:2013
‘Excellent and highly readable book…Hunter’s aim is not just to show how Pascal resorted to ... Read more
P.K. Moser
Choice Magazine - vol 51:04:2013
‘Excellent and highly readable book…Hunter’s aim is not just to show how Pascal resorted to ... Read more