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Blaise Pascal

French philosopher and mathematician referenced for his religious thought.

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Also known as Pascal

First appearance: i prejudices of philosophers

Blaise Pascal shows up with force in III: The Religious Mood. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Given as an example of the 'almost voluntary degeneration and stunting of mankind' produced by European Christianity.
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In III: The Religious Mood: Given as an example of the 'almost voluntary degeneration and stunting of mankind' produced by European Christianity. Later, in 45: Cited as the archetype of the profound, bruised, and…

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