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100	1		_aTulloch, John, _d1823-1886
245	1	0	_aPascal
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-09-29
508			_aThis ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler
520			_a"Pascal" by John Tulloch is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and works of Blaise Pascal, a prominent figure in literature, science, and religion, known for his precocious intellect and contributions to mathematics and philosophy. Through its chapters, the text delves into Pascal's family background, his early intellectual development, significant scientific discoveries, and his role within the religious and philosophical debates of his time. The opening of the work sets the stage for understanding the significance of Pascal's life and legacy. It begins with a preface that acknowledges various translations of Pascal's writings, notably his "Provincial Letters" and "Pensées." Tulloch then introduces Pascal's formative years, detailing his family's influence, his remarkable early achievements in mathematics, and the notable friendships he formed with contemporaries like Descartes and Mersenne. The narrative emphasizes Pascal's intellectual curiosity, extraordinary capabilities from a young age, and the challenges he faced, including health issues and an evolving spiritual life that led him to eventual religious fervor. The text offers a glimpse into the complex personality of Pascal, setting up an exploration of his lasting impact in multiple domains. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPascal, Blaise, 1623-1662
700	1		_aOliphant, Mrs. _q(Margaret), _d1828-1897
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26726
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