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Blaise Pascal: Mathematician, Physicist and Thinker About God - Hardcover

Adamson, Donald

 
9780312125028: Blaise Pascal: Mathematician, Physicist and Thinker About God
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ISBN 10: 031212502X ISBN 13: 9780312125028
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A chronological survey of Pascal's work and writings as a mathematician, physicist, and Christian philosopher. Details his work on conic sections, calculus, and number theory, and analyzes writings such as the Provincial Letters and Thoughts , as well as his lesser known works of theology and philosophy of religion. Includes chapters on Pascal's life, and the famous wager argument. Contains b&w photos and illustrations. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

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Donald Adamson is a Visiting Fellow of Wolfson College, Cambridge.

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  • PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
  • Publication date1995
  • ISBN 10 031212502X
  • ISBN 13 9780312125028
  • BindingHardcover
  • LanguageEnglish

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