Blaise Pascal: The Man Who Made the Modern World

Blaise Pascal: The Man Who Made the Modern World

Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1399807641
ISBN 13: 9781399807647
Publication date: July 22nd, 2025
Publisher: Hodder Faith
Pages: 480

Genres: Biography, Religion & Spirituality, Science & Technology, History

Graham Tomlin takes readers on a captivating journey through the life of Blaise Pascal, a brilliant mind whose ideas have shaped modern thought. With a warm and engaging narrative, he unveils Pascal's journey from a prodigy in mathematics and science to a profound thinker in philosophy and theology.

Readers will find themselves immersed in the complexities of Pascal's world, exploring his groundbreaking contributions to probability theory and his deep insights into human nature. Tomlin skillfully highlights the struggles and triumphs of a man who lived at a crossroads of faith and reason.

With each turn of the page, the book reveals not just the history of a remarkable individual, but also the lasting impact of his ideas on our contemporary society. It's an inspiring read for anyone curious about the revolutionary thinkers who have paved the way for modernity.

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