Published in 1941, The Secret of Pascal was intended by its author, H. F. Stewart, to be a complement to his previous study, The Holiness of Pascal, which contained the Hulsean Lectures delivered before the University of Cambridge in 1914-5. Having already examined Pascal's religious thought and attitude in those lectures, Stewart here focuses on three other aspects of Pascal's genius: his skill in debate, his moral teaching, and his poetic mastery of language. By addressing these subjects apart from questions of philosophy ...
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Published in 1941, The Secret of Pascal was intended by its author, H. F. Stewart, to be a complement to his previous study, The Holiness of Pascal, which contained the Hulsean Lectures delivered before the University of Cambridge in 1914-5. Having already examined Pascal's religious thought and attitude in those lectures, Stewart here focuses on three other aspects of Pascal's genius: his skill in debate, his moral teaching, and his poetic mastery of language. By addressing these subjects apart from questions of philosophy or religion, Stewart illuminates some of the subtler aspects of Pascal's person which contributed to the strength and longevity of his influence.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 300grams, ISBN: