Title: Pascal's Pensées
Description: Published in 1950: The Penses is a collection of philosophical fragments, notes and essays in which Pascal explores the contradictions of human nature in psychological, social, metaphysical and - above all - theological terms. Mankind emerges from Pascal's analysis as a wretched and desolate creature within an impersonal universe, but who can be transformed through faith in God's grace.
Subjects: Doctrines, Apologetics, Early works to 1800, History, Catholic Church
Time periods: 17th century