Pascal the Philosopher: An Introduction

Graeme Hunter

Published by University of Toronto Press 2013

Pascal the Philosopher

An Introduction

Graeme Hunter

https://doi.org/10.3138/9781442686991

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About this book

This accessibly written book provides the first introduction to Pascal’s philosophy as an organic whole.

Author / Editor information

Hunter Graeme :

Graeme Hunter is a professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Ottawa.

Reviews

Tyler Chamberlain:

‘This is a wonderful book.’

Charles M. Natoli:

‘Hunter’s lucid and humane book is a fine production… It pays Pascal the deep compliment of taking his ideas to be worthy of the most impartial and candid scrutiny, and it can well repay the engagement of readers who peruse it in the same spirit.’

Richard Scholar, Oriel College, University of Oxford:

“This winningly written book offers a valuable reassessment of Pascal’s contribution to philosophy. It introduces us to a philosopher who speaks to the preoccupations of the present as well as to those of his own time. I, for one, intend to recommend Pascal the Philosopher to my students.”

Patrick Moran:

“Hunter brings considerable breadth and depth of learning to this study. By doing so, he gives Pascal the general respect he deserves.”

Christopher Robbins:
‘Excellent and highly readable book…Hunter’s aim is not just to show how Pascal resorted to philosophical argument but to explain Pascal’s ‘mission’ to develop ‘a far reaching account of philosophical failure’.’

P.K. Moser:

“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.”

Nicholas Hammond, Department of French, University of Cambridge:

“Pascal the Philosopher is an excellent and very approachable work. Its general thesis, that Pascal should be considered seriously as a philosopher, is both convincing and timely, and Graeme Hunter’s presentation of the material is very effective.”

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	vii
Acknowledgments Publicly Available Download PDF	ix
Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
1. Against Philosophy Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	11
2. Failure and Fall Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	38
3. His Critics’ Critic Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	71
4. Reluctant Inquirer Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	92
5. Burdens of Proof Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	149
6. Measuring Pascal Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	201
Appendix A: Infini rien Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	223
Appendix B: Infinity-Nothing Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	228
Notes Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	233
Bibliography Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	257
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	267

Language: English
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Audience: College/higher education;Professional and scholarly;
Pages
- Main content: 280

eBook

Published: August 31, 2013
ISBN: 9781442686991