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Book SynopsisThis accessibly written book provides the first introduction to Pascal's philosophy as an organic whole.
Trade Review"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 "Hunter brings considerable breadth and depth of learning to this study. By doing so, he gives Pascal the general respect he deserves." -- Patrick Moran Dialogue: Canadian Philosophical Review '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'.' -- Christopher Robbins British Journal for the History of Philosophy, vol22:01:2014 'This is a wonderful book.' -- Tyler Chamberlain University of Toronto Quarterly vol 84:03:2015 '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.' -- Charles M. Natoli American Theological Inquiry, vol 8:01:2015
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: Against Philosophy Chapter 2: Failure and Fall Chapter 3: His Critics' Critic Chapter 4: Reluctant Inquirer Chapter 5: Burdens of Proof Chapter 6: Measuring Pascal Appendix A: The Wager ("Infini-rien") French Text Appendix B: The Wager ("Infinity-Nothing") English Translation Bibliography Index
