Excerpt from Pascal Et Son Temps, Vol. 2: L'Histoire de Pascal
Cette vigueur donc, cette vigueur insoup çonnée de nous - méme, qu'il nous révélait en nous, il nous enseignait à en user avec conscience, avec sincérité, et suivant les rê gles les plus rigoureuses des méthodes seien tifiques. Lui, il était ce qu'il était, et dans la voie où il voulait: nous, nous étions ce que nous pouvions, et dans notre voie ainsi ses élèves ont pu devenir plus d'une fois ses adversaires, et le contredire; mais bien peu sont devenus ingrats. Ce mettre a su forcer l'affection et s'assurer toujours le respect il était difficile d'être mesquin eu près de lui, comme il était difficile d'être médiocre.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of French scientist, mathematician, and philosopher Blaise Pascal's formative years, beginning with his childhood as the son of a tax collector. The author illuminates how Pascal's unique educationâ"guided by his father, who was himself a mathematician and an avid proponent of rationalismâ"fostered his uncommon talents from a young age. The text delves into Pascal's contributions to the scientific community, including his invention of the mechanical calculator, as well as his profound impact on the fields of mathematics and physics. The author also explores Pascal's personal life, detailing his relationships with family and friends, and shedding light on the influences that shaped his spiritual beliefs. Through meticulous research and a captivating narrative style, this book offers an intimate portrait of one of history's most brilliant minds, whose legacy continues to inspire and inform scientific and philosophical thought to this day. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282081959_0
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