The Heart of Pascal
Being his Meditations and Prayers, Notes for his Anti-Jesuit Campaign, Remarks on Language and Style, etc.

Originally published in 1945, this book constitutes the companion volume to The Apology of Pascal (1942).

H. F. Stewart (Author)

9781107627871, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 13 December 2012

144 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 0.9 cm, 0.16 kg

Originally published in 1945, this book constitutes the companion volume to The Apology of Pascal (1942); both volumes were formed using selections from Pascal's Pensées. The text contains his meditations and prayers, notes for his anti-Jesuit campaign, and remarks on language and style. An index and preface by the editor are also provided. This is a highly informative book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in Pascal and his late thought.

Preface
Facsimiles (i) of the paper memorial, (ii) of the parchment
Note for the Traité du Vide
1. 'The Memorial'
Notes for the 'Entretien avec M. de Saci
Meditations
Personal confessions
2. Notes for the Lettres au provincial
3. Thoughts on miracles
4. Notes for 'Letters to the Roannez'
5. Notes for Écrits sur la grâce
6. Aftermath, Notes for Factums etc.
7. Notes for the Trois discours sur la condition des grands
8. Notes for Discours sur les passions de l'amour
9. Thoughts on language and style
10. Miscellaneous moral reflections
Appendix. Corrigenda in Pascal's Apology
Index.

Subject Areas: Western philosophy: c 1600 to c 1900 [HPCD]