Blaise Pascal:A Beginner's Guide to the brilliant thought of the mathematician and philosopher who wrestled with the relationship between faith and reason, including the Pascal's Wager. (Western Philosophy)

How did one of history's greatest mathematical geniuses become its most profound defender of faith?

Before Blaise Pascal formulated his famous Wager, he was a child prodigy who revolutionized geometry and invented the first mechanical calculator. He was a master of pure reason, a scientist who proved the existence of the vacuum and weighed the very air we breathe. Yet this titan of logic found himself haunted by a different kind of void?an inner emptiness that mathematics could not fill and that science could not explain.

This brilliant and accessible guide walks you through the life and thought of a man who wrestled with the greatest questions of all. Journey from the cold certainty of axiomatic proofs to the passionate, life-changing "Night of Fire" that turned the celebrated scientist into a humble believer. Discover the powerful ideas that continue to challenge and inspire modern readers, from the paradox of our "greatness and wretchedness" to the reason we compulsively seek distraction to avoid the silence.

Perfect for curious minds, lifelong learners, and anyone who has ever wondered about the relationship between faith and reason, this guide illuminates the timeless wisdom of a man who understood our deepest anxieties.

Find out why "the heart has its reasons, which reason knows nothing of." Explore the brilliant thought of Blaise Pascal today.