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| blaise pascal biography for kids: The Physical Treatises of Pascal Blaise Pascal, 1973 |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: Pascal's Pensees Blaise Pascal, 2013-08-20 This collection chronicles the fiction and non fiction classics by the greatest writers the world has ever known. The inclusion of both popular as well as overlooked pieces is pivotal to providing a broad and representative collection of classic works. |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: Blaise Pascal Charles River Charles River Editors, 2018-11-20 *Includes pictures *Includes contemporary accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading People almost invariably arrive at their beliefs not on the basis of proof but on the basis of what they find attractive. - Blaise Pascal Blaise Pascal's time on earth may have been brief - no more than 39 years - but this unconventionally educated, yet brilliant scientist, mathematician, and man of letters accomplished more than most people could hope to achieve in two lifetimes. The SI unit of pressure, Pascal, is named after this polymath, and he is the namesake of a procedural programming language designed by Niklaus Wirth between the years of 1968 and 1969. On top of the countless busts, statues, and plaques erected in his honor, several institutions bear his name, as does a university in his hometown of Clermont-Ferrand. The Blaise Pascal Chairs, a glittering accolade awarded to exceptional international scientists every year, was also established in his honor. How did Blaise Pascal leave such a legacy in such a short amount of time? Blaise Pascal: The Life and Legacy of the Legendary French Mathematician and Theologian examines the life and work that made him one of modern history's most important figures. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about Pascal like never before. |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: Longing for God Richard J. Foster, Gayle D. Beebe, 2009-03-11 Introduces key figures from Christian history Combines academic story and practical experience Offers spiritual application in each chapter Each chapter is sub-divided into smaller sections for ideal devotions Experiencing the love of God gives us a taste of his goodness, but often those moments are fleeting. Our awareness and understanding fade while our longing to experience him again increases. Here you can begin to fill that longing by developing your capacity to receive and respond to God's love. Spiritual formation is the process through which one's inner self is opened to the work of the Holy Spirit, who forms us into the image of the Son. Here Richard Foster and Gayle Beebe, both experienced leaders in spiritual formation, introduce you to people from the past who have known God deeply. Each person helps you to grasp one of the seven primary paths to intimacy with God that have been developed throughout Christian history. Written in short segments, each surrounding a key figure, Longing for God is ideal devotional reading. |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: Pascal's Wager James A. Connor, 2009-10-21 In a major biography of Blaise Pascal, James Connor explores both the intellectual giant whose theory of probability paved the way for modernity and the devout religious mystic who dared apply probability to faith. |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: The Provincial Letters of Blaise Pascal Blaise Pascal, 1850 |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: The Other Pascals John J. Conley S.J., 2019-04-30 There have been many studies analyzing the philosophy of Blaise Pascal, but this book is the first full-length study of the philosophies of his sisters, Jacqueline Pascal and Gilberte Pascal Périer, and his niece, Marguerite Périer. While these women have long been presented as the disciples, secretaries, correspondents, and nurses of their brother and uncle, each woman developed a distinctive philosophy that is more than auxiliary to the thought of Blaise Pascal. The unique philosophical voice of each Pascal woman is studied in The Other Pascals. As the headmistress of the Port-Royal convent school, Jacqueline Pascal made important contributions to the philosophy of education. Gilberte Pascal Périer wrote the first philosophical biographies of Blaise and Jacqueline. Marguerite Périer defended freedom of conscience against coercion by political and religious superiors. Each of these women authors speaks in a gendered voice, emphasizing the right of women to develop a philosophical and theological culture and to resist commands to blind obedience by paternal, political, or ecclesiastical authorities. The Other Pascals will be of keen interest to readers interested in early modern philosophy, history, literature, and religion. The book will also appeal to those with an interest in women’s studies and French studies. |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: The Story of Blaise Pascal Reza Nazari, 2025-01-10 A Whimsical Journey through Pascal's World Embark on a captivating journey through the life of Blaise Pascal in this enchanting bilingual tale, written in both Farsi and English. Designed especially for young minds between 3 and 7 years old, The Story of Blaise Pascal: An Inspiring Story for Kids in Farsi and English seamlessly blends vibrant illustrations, simple language, and a dash of imaginative wonder to introduce children to one of history's most brilliant thinkers. As your child turns each colorful page, they will travel back in time to witness a curious boy named Blaise, who found extraordinary joy in asking questions about numbers, shapes, and the world around him. From his early fascination with counting pebbles on the beach to his surprising, awe-inspiring discoveries in mathematics, Blaise's journey shows children that persistence and creativity can spark remarkable achievements. More than just a biography, this book encourages young readers to dream big and explore bravely. The warm, child-friendly narrative provides clear insight into Blaise Pascal's inquisitive spirit, painting him as a relatable figure who once had the same kinds of questions and uncertainties that children do today. The story's bilingual format-presenting both Farsi and English text side by side-offers a wonderful opportunity for language development. Parents and guardians can use the book as a delightful teaching tool to introduce or reinforce Farsi and English language skills, while also nurturing a love for reading and cultural appreciation. ¿ Bilingual text (Farsi and English) for language development ¿ Engaging illustrations on every page to spark interest ¿ Simple yet captivating storytelling for ages 3 to 7 ¿ Encourages curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills ¿ Perfect for read-aloud sessions or independent exploration Whether you're introducing young readers to the wonders of science or simply looking for a heartwarming story of perseverance and innovation, The Story of Blaise Pascal will inspire children to look more closely at the world around them. This enchanting book serves as both an educational primer and an imaginative window into history's fascinating figures. |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: Pensées Blaise Pascal, 2021-11-14 Pensées Blaise Pascal - From the notes for Pascal's contemplated Apology for the Christian Religion the Port-Royalists compiled and edited the book known as his Pensées or Thoughts. The early texts were much tampered with, and the material has been frequently rearranged; but now at last it is possible to read these fragmentary jottings as they came from the hand of their author. In spite of their incompleteness and frequent incoherence, the Thoughts have long held a high place among the great religious classics. Much of the theological argument implied in these utterances has little appeal to the modern mind, but the acuteness of the observation of human life, the subtlety of the reasoning, the combination of precision and fervid imagination in the expression, make this a book to which the discerning mind can return again and again for insight and inspiration. |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: Delphi Collected Works of Blaise Pascal (Illustrated) Blaise Pascal, 2020-06-15 The French seventeenth century philosopher, Blaise Pascal was also a mathematician, physicist and master of prose. A child prodigy, Pascal had numerous interests and an innovative, untiring mind, making a significant contribution to a range of fields and studies. He laid the foundation for the modern theory of probabilities, formulating what came to be known as Pascal’s principle of pressure. He also propagated a religious doctrine that taught the experience of God through the heart rather than reason. An important mathematician, he went on to strongly influence the development of modern economics and social science. Pascal's most celebrated work is ‘Pensées’ (Thoughts), a collection of fragments left unfinished at his early death. It is a treatise on spirituality, representing a defense of the Christian religion, introducing the famous concept of Pascal's wager. This comprehensive eBook presents Pascal’s collected (almost complete) works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Pascal’s life and works * Concise introductions to the texts * All of the major works, with individual contents tables * Multiple translations of ‘Pensées’ * Features rare treatises appearing for the first time in digital publishing, including George Pearce’s seminal translations of uncollected ‘Thoughts’ * Excellent formatting of the texts * Rare letters and fragments, available in no other recollection * Special criticism section, with four essays evaluating Pascal’s contribution to philosophy * Features two biographies – discover Pascal’s incredible life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Books Essay on Conics (1639) (Tr. Frances Marguerite Clarke) The Provincial Letters (1657) (Tr. Thomas M’Crie) On the Geometrical Spirit (1658) (Tr. Orlando Williams Wight) On the Art of Persuasion (1658) (Tr. Orlando Williams Wight) Thoughts (1670) (Tr. Charles K. Paul and William Finlayson Trotter) Thoughts on Eloquence and Style (Tr. George Pearce) Miscellaneous Thoughts (Tr. George Pearce) Thoughts on the Jesuits and the Jansenists (Tr. George Pearce) Thoughts and Notes for the Provincial Letters (Tr. George Pearce) On the Pope and the Church (Tr. George Pearce) Conversation on Religion (Tr. George Pearce) Letters and Minor Works (Tr. Mary L. Booth and Orlando Williams Wight) The Criticism Port Royal and the Jesuits: Blaise Pascal (1866) Pascal (1898) by Leslie Stephen Pascal (1900) by William Cleaver Wilkinson Pascal (1916) by John Cowper Powys The Biographies Pascal (1878) by John Tulloch Blaise Pascal (1911) by George Chrystal Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: Educated Tara Westover, 2018-02-20 For readers of The Glass Castle and Wild, a stunning new memoir about family, loss and the struggle for a better future #1 International Bestseller Tara Westover was seventeen when she first set foot in a classroom. Instead of traditional lessons, she grew up learning how to stew herbs into medicine, scavenging in the family scrap yard and helping her family prepare for the apocalypse. She had no birth certificate and no medical records and had never been enrolled in school. Westover’s mother proved a marvel at concocting folk remedies for many ailments. As Tara developed her own coping mechanisms, little by little, she started to realize that what her family was offering didn’t have to be her only education. Her first day of university was her first day in school—ever—and she would eventually win an esteemed fellowship from Cambridge and graduate with a PhD in intellectual history and political thought. |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: The Mind on Fire Blaise Pascal, Os Guinness, 2006 Blaise Pascal (1623-1662) earned recognition as a renowned mathematician, physicist--and a man after God's heart. As he came to the forefront of geometry and physics, he turned his considerable analytical abilities to study religion or, as he said, to contemplate the greatness and the misery of man. Pascal's classic defense of Christianity--Pensées--persuaded many a skeptic in his time. Today, editor James Houston has organized Pascal's meditations into a logical progression of thought that contemporary readers can enjoy in Mind on Fire. Described as a Masterpiece of theological scholarship, Mind on Fire also includes selections from Pascal's Letters to a Provincial, a description of his conversion in his own words. |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: Mathematicians are People, Too Luetta Reimer, Wilbert Reimer, 1990 Looks at the history of mathematical discoveries and the lives of great mathematicians. |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: Before I Go Peter Kreeft, 2007-10-15 Renowned Catholic writer Peter Kreeft presents 67 things he has learned about life, faith, morality, priorities, marriage, and more as his legacy to his children— and to readers. He shares his practical wisdom, as well as his concern for truth and goodness, in a beautifully written and compelling style. |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: Biography of Blaise Pascal Sam Morgan, 2024-12-04 Dive into the life of Blaise Pascal, the mathematician, physicist, and philosopher whose work bridged science and religion. This biography explores his contributions to probability theory, his invention of the Pascaline, and his enduring influence on philosophy. Learn about the man whose intellect and faith shaped multiple disciplines. Perfect for readers interested in science, philosophy, and stories of intellectual brilliance. |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: Candide Voltaire, 2018-10-17 Candide, is a French satire first published in 1759 by Voltaire, a philosopher of the Age of Enlightenment. It begins with a young man, Candide, who is living a sheltered life in an Edenic paradise and being indoctrinated with Leibnizian optimism by his mentor, Professor Pangloss. The work describes the abrupt cessation of this lifestyle, followed by Candide's slow and painful disillusionment as he witnesses and experiences great hardships in the world. Voltaire concludes with Candide, if not rejecting Leibnizian optimism outright, advocating a deeply practical precept, we must cultivate our garden, in lieu of the Leibnizian mantra of Pangloss, all is for the best in the best of all possible worlds. (Wikipedia) |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: God Owes Us Nothing Leszek Kolakowski, 2012-11-09 God Owes Us Nothing reflects on the centuries-long debate in Christianity: how do we reconcile the existence of evil in the world with the goodness of an omnipotent God, and how does God's omnipotence relate to people's responsibility for their own salvation or damnation. Leszek Kolakowski approaches this paradox as both an exercise in theology and in revisionist Christian history based on philosophical analysis. Kolakowski's unorthodox interpretation of the history of modern Christianity provokes renewed discussion about the historical, intellectual, and cultural omnipotence of neo-Augustinianism. Several books a year wrestle with that hoary conundrum, but few so dazzlingly as the Polish philosopher's latest.—Carlin Romano, Washington Post Book World Kolakowski's fascinating book and its debatable thesis raise intriguing historical and theological questions well worth pursuing.—Stephen J. Duffy, Theological Studies Kolakowski's elegant meditation is a masterpiece of cultural and religious criticism.—Henry Carrigan, Cleveland Plain Dealer |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: The Good Life in the Scientific Revolution Matthew L. Jones, 2008-09-15 Amid the unrest, dislocation, and uncertainty of seventeenth-century Europe, readers seeking consolation and assurance turned to philosophical and scientific books that offered ways of conquering fears and training the mind—guidance for living a good life. The Good Life in the Scientific Revolution presents a triptych showing how three key early modern scientists, René Descartes, Blaise Pascal, and Gottfried Leibniz, envisioned their new work as useful for cultivating virtue and for pursuing a good life. Their scientific and philosophical innovations stemmed in part from their understanding of mathematics and science as cognitive and spiritual exercises that could create a truer mental and spiritual nobility. In portraying the rich contexts surrounding Descartes’ geometry, Pascal’s arithmetical triangle, and Leibniz’s calculus, Matthew L. Jones argues that this drive for moral therapeutics guided important developments of early modern philosophy and the Scientific Revolution. |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: Friday Forward Robert Glazer, 2020-09-01 FROM USA TODAY AND #1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ELEVATE Wake up. Get inspired. Change the world. Repeat. Global business leader and national bestselling author, Robert Glazer, believes we all have a responsibility to each other: to give one another the inspiration and support we need to be our best. What started as a weekly note known as Friday Forward to his team of forty has turned into a global movement reaching over 200,000 leaders across sixty countries and continually forwarded to friends and family. In FRIDAY FORWARD, Robert shares fifty-two of his favorite stories with real life examples that will motivate you to grow and push you to be your best self. He encourages you to use this book as part of a positive and intentional Friday morning routine to get the weekend started on a forward-looking note that will carry you through the week. At once uplifting and deeply thought-provoking, these stories will challenge you to propel yourself outside your comfort zone to unlock your innate potential. By making small, intentional changes, you have the power to create lasting impact, not only in your own life, but also to inspire those around you to do the same. Today is the perfect day to start. Glazer's collection of inspiring, thought-provoking stories gives the motivation and mentorship you need to build a more fulfilling life and career. —Daniel H. Pink, Author of When and Drive |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: Christianity for Modern Pagans Peter Kreeft, 2015-03-20 Peter Kreeft believes that Blaise Pascal is the first post-medieval apologist. No writer in history, claims Kreeft, is a more effective Christian apologist and evangelist to today's uprooted, confused, secularized pagans (inside and outside the Church) than Pascal. He was a brilliant man--a great scientist who did major work in physics and mathematics, as well as an inventor--whom Kreeft thinks was three centuries ahead of his time. His apologetics found in his Pens褳 are ideal for the modern, sophisticated skeptic. Kreeft has selected the parts of Pascal's Pens褳 which best respond to the needs of modern man, and offers his own comments on applying Pascal's wisdom to today's problems. Addressed to modern skeptics and unbelievers, as well as to modern Christians for apologetics and self-examination, Pascal and Kreeft combine to provide a powerful witness to Christian truth. |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: The Life We Bury Allen Eskens, 2014-10-14 A USA Today bestseller and book club favorite! College student Joe Talbert has the modest goal of completing a writing assignment for an English class. His task is to interview a stranger and write a brief biography of the person. With deadlines looming, Joe heads to a nearby nursing home to find a willing subject. There he meets Carl Iverson, and soon nothing in Joe's life is ever the same. Carl is a dying Vietnam veteran--and a convicted murderer. With only a few months to live, he has been medically paroled to a nursing home, after spending thirty years in prison for the crimes of rape and murder. As Joe writes about Carl's life, especially Carl's valor in Vietnam, he cannot reconcile the heroism of the soldier with the despicable acts of the convict. Joe, along with his skeptical female neighbor, throws himself into uncovering the truth, but he is hamstrung in his efforts by having to deal with his dangerously dysfunctional mother, the guilt of leaving his autistic brother vulnerable, and a haunting childhood memory. Thread by thread, Joe unravels the tapestry of Carl’s conviction. But as he and Lila dig deeper into the circumstances of the crime, the stakes grow higher. Will Joe discover the truth before it’s too late to escape the fallout? |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: Book of Proof Richard H. Hammack, 2016-01-01 This book is an introduction to the language and standard proof methods of mathematics. It is a bridge from the computational courses (such as calculus or differential equations) that students typically encounter in their first year of college to a more abstract outlook. It lays a foundation for more theoretical courses such as topology, analysis and abstract algebra. Although it may be more meaningful to the student who has had some calculus, there is really no prerequisite other than a measure of mathematical maturity. |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: Kidstory Tom Adams, 2021-03-09 Learn about fifty amazing kids who changed the world in this beautifully illustrated collection of inspiring short biographies sure to empower and motivate in equal measure. You don't have to be an adult to make a difference! This volume is the perfect introduction to just some of the incredible young people from all over the world who have influenced a cultural, political, or social change throughout history. From Louis Braille to Greta Thunberg, Pelé to Malala Yousafzai, these activists, inventors, artists, and athletes broke new ground with their passion, courage, and creativity. Each lavishly illustrated spread features inspiring words from all of these young people and the true stories behind how their actions and achievements that shook up the world. |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: How Literature Saved My Life David Shields, 2013-11-05 Blending confessional criticism and cultural autobiography, David Shields explores the power of literature to make life survivable, maybe even endurable. Evoking his deeply divided personality, his character flaws, his woes, his serious despair, he wants literature to assuage human loneliness, but nothing can assuage human loneliness. Literature doesn't lie about this—which is what makes it essential. This is a captivating, thought-provoking, utterly original book about the essential acts of reading and writing. |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: The Life of Blaise Pascal Blaise Pascal, 2024-05-09 The Life of Blaise Pascal (La vie de Monsieur Pascal), first published in 1684 and written by Madame Jacqueline Perier, the sister of Blaise Pascal and wife of Monsieur Perier (an advisor to the Court of Aides of Clermont), is a biographical account that provides an intimate portrait of Pascal's life, personality, and religious journey, including a first-hand account of the moment of his death. Deeply involved in Pascal's life, Madame Perier offers a detailed description of his early intellectual brilliance, scientific achievements, and later conversion to a deeply spiritual life influenced by Jansenism. The biography also highlights Pascal's struggles with illness, his ascetic practices, and his deep religious convictions, especially his embrace of the doctrine of grace. Written with affection and insight, the work reflects both Pascal's human frailties and his extraordinary intellect and faith, portraying him as a complex figure who balanced rigorous scientific inquiry with devout Christian mysticism. This biography is essential for understanding Pascal's personal and spiritual development, as well as the family context that shaped much of his thought and work. This new Reader's Edition contains a new Afterword by the translator on Pascal's personal relationship with Descartes and his intellectual objections to the new Cartesian rationality which fundamentally changed the course of both Science and Philosophy, a short biography on Pascal's life and impact. This is followed by a timeline of his life and relationships, an index of his core Philosophic terminology, a chronological list and summary of all of his published and posthumous works, and the text of Pascal's Memorial, a poetic, fragmented account of his divine vision in 1654. This volume introduces the reader to Pascal's metaphysical works and brings to life Pascal's witness of the dawn of a new Scientific age. This is volume 6 of the 7-part Complete Works of Pascal. This volume covers Pascals groundbreaking contributions to mathematics, science, and engineering, as well as his Scientific-Philosophical commentary on the Enlightenment's Scientific progress. Pascal was far from a systematic theologian or philosopher- he was a talented Scientist, Mathematician and respected thinker, but did not make a career of it. Yet his critique of Descartes (whom he knew personally) and scholastic philosophy has endured as a defense of Christian existentialism and a return to a more religiously grounded understanding of human nature and the limits of reason. His critiques specifically target Descartes' mechanistic and rationalist approach, especially as it relates to God, faith, and the nature of human existence. His criticisms do not stand up in terms of sheer intellectualism, but they are full of heart. Descartes argued that the existence of a benevolent God guarantees the reliability of human reason and the truth of clear and distinct ideas. This role of God, however, can be seen as largely mechanistic or deistic, since God was invoked primarily to validate human knowledge rather than to be worshiped or existentially related. Pascal famously quipped that Descartes' God was a little too much of a philosopher's God. |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: The Number Sense Stanislas Dehaene, 2011-04-29 Our understanding of how the human brain performs mathematical calculations is far from complete. In The Number Sense, Stanislas Dehaene offers readers an enlightening exploration of the mathematical mind. Using research showing that human infants have a rudimentary number sense, Dehaene suggests that this sense is as basic as our perception of color, and that it is wired into the brain. But how then did we leap from this basic number ability to trigonometry, calculus, and beyond? Dehaene shows that it was the invention of symbolic systems of numerals that started us on the climb to higher mathematics. Tracing the history of numbers, we learn that in early times, people indicated numbers by pointing to part of their bodies, and how Roman numerals were replaced by modern numbers. On the way, we also discover many fascinating facts: for example, because Chinese names for numbers are short, Chinese people can remember up to nine or ten digits at a time, while English-speaking people can only remember seven. A fascinating look at the crossroads where numbers and neurons intersect, The Number Sense offers an intriguing tour of how the structure of the brain shapes our mathematical abilities, and how math can open up a window on the human mind-- Provided by publisher. |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: Artist of the Reformation Joyce McPherson, 2005-01-01 A biography of Albrecht Durer, one of the most influential artists of the Renaissance and Reformation. In addition to creating hundreds of engravings, woodcuts, drawings, and paintings, he wrote books on geometry, fortification, and human proportions. He explored the meaning of beauty in his art textbook, which was called Food for Young Artists. The Christian worldview which he brought to the field of art is still relevant today. Durer was counted among the leading intellectuals of the sixteenth century. He witnessed the coming Reformation and made the acquaintance of men such as Erasmus, Martin Luther, Melanchthon, and the Emperor Maximilian. Though he created works of art for wealthy patrons, he made his woodcuts affordable for ordinary people. In this way, Durer brought the Bible to a wide audience through his brilliant illustrations of the book of Revelation and other themes. This biography includes over twenty illustrations by Albrecht Durer, who wrote: Painting is a useful art when it is of a godly sort and employed for holy edification. The life and art of Durer is food not only for young artists, but for all who seek beauty and truth. This book is written on a 5th-6th grade reading level, but younger children will enjoy having it read aloud to them. |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: Psycho-Cybernetics Maxwell Maltz, 1969 Previously published Wiltshire, 1967. Guide to personal health and success |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: The Pensées(illustrated Edition) Blaise Pascal, 2021-04-27 Blaise Pascal, the precociously brilliant contemporary of Descartes, was a gifted mathematician and physicist, but it is his unfinished apologia for the Christian religion upon which his reputation now rests. The Penseés is a collection of philosohical fragments, notes and essays in which Pascal explores the contradictions of human nature in pscyhological, social, metaphysical and - above all - theological terms. Mankind emerges from Pascal's analysis as a wretched and desolate creature within an impersonal universe, but who can be transformed through faith in God's grace. |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: The Story of Blaise Pascal Reza Nazari, 2025-01-10 A Vibrant Journey into Blaise Pascal's Fascinating World Embark on an imaginative journey through the life of Blaise Pascal, a brilliant thinker whose curiosity and determination changed the way we understand numbers, shapes, and even the way we think about the world around us. In this whimsical and engaging children's biography, little readers will discover how young Blaise's unquenchable thirst for knowledge led him to explore everything from geometry to philosophy-always guided by his endless fascination with how things worked. From tinkering with simple machines in his backyard to dazzling the most learned minds of his time, Blaise's extraordinary achievements sprang from the same spark that glows in every young learner: curiosity. Designed especially for children ages 3 to 7, The Story of Blaise Pascal: An Inspiring Story for Kids introduces math and science in a playful, accessible manner. Through pages filled with vibrant colors and charming illustrations, young readers will see that wonder and excitement are the cornerstones of every great discovery. This engaging narrative encourages kids to pursue their questions with enthusiasm, showcasing that determination and curiosity can lead to truly remarkable accomplishments. Whether your child is a budding mathematician, a creative dreamer, or simply loves a wonderful story, they'll find plenty of inspiration in the life of Blaise Pascal. Get ready to curl up together and explore the adventures of a spirited young mind who dared to look at the world differently-and changed it forever. WHAT MAKES THIS BOOK SPECIAL ¿Fully colored pages brimming with eye-catching illustrations ¿Simple, uplifting text perfect for reading aloud ¿Encourages children to embrace curiosity, resilience, and creative thinking ¿Easy-to-understand explanations of early math concepts and scientific wonders ¿Positive message about following your dreams and persisting through challenges |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: Maththatmatters 2 David Stocker, 2017 In his follow-up to the groundbreaking Maththatmatters, David Stocker gives us Maththatmatters2 a collection of 50 brilliant lessons for grades 6-9 that link mathematics and social justice. For educators keen to provide rich learning opportunities and differentiated content that engages students with their lived realities, these lessons are sure to spark meaningful discussions...and action. |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: Blaise Pascal Marvin R. O'Connell, 1997 Blaise Pascal (1623-1662), mathematician, physicist, inventor, and religious thinker was a man at odds with his time. The optimism of the Enlightenment and the belief among philosophers and scientists that the universe was both discoverable and rational made them feel invincible. Reason alone, declared the intellectuals, could discover a God of natural religion that was to replace the God of traditional Christianity. Pascal, on the other hand, was not so confident. In his Pens es, he wrote, The eternal silence of these infinite spaces fills me with dread. For Pascal, the universe was full of a mystery that went far beyond the powers of reason. Blaise Pascal: Reasons of the Heart, the latest addition to Eerdmans LIBRARY OF RELIGIOUS BIOGRAPHY series, captures Pascal's life and times with a chronicle narrative based on the published sources and Pascal's own works. Marvin O'Connell takes readers on an eloquent journey into Pascal's world, showing the passion that drove the man and the radical spirituality he sought in his own heart. In the process, O'Connell also illumines the social, political, and religious intrigue of seventeenth-century Paris, especially the winner-take-all struggle between the Jesuits and the Jansenists, with whom Pascal himself was allied. Written in an enjoyable style accessible to all, this meticulously researched biography will acquaint readers with the life and thought of Blaise Pascal, a remarkable human being and luminous Christian thinker. |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: Essays of Montaigne translated by Charles Cotton to which are added some account of the life of montaigne. notes, a translation of all the letters known to be extant, and an enlarged index with Portraits Charles Cotton, 1923 |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: Shakespeare's Montaigne Michel de Montaigne, 2014-04-08 An NYRB Classics Original Shakespeare, Nietzsche wrote, was Montaigne’s best reader—a typically brilliant Nietzschean insight, capturing the intimate relationship between Montaigne’s ever-changing record of the self and Shakespeare’s kaleidoscopic register of human character. And there is no doubt that Shakespeare read Montaigne—though how extensively remains a matter of debate—and that the translation he read him in was that of John Florio, a fascinating polymath, man-about-town, and dazzlingly inventive writer himself. Florio’s Montaigne is in fact one of the masterpieces of English prose, with a stylistic range and felicity and passages of deep lingering music that make it comparable to Sir Robert Burton’s Anatomy of Melancholy and the works of Sir Thomas Browne. This new edition of this seminal work, edited by Stephen Greenblatt and Peter G. Platt, features an adroitly modernized text, an essay in which Greenblatt discusses both the resemblances and real tensions between Montaigne’s and Shakespeare’s visions of the world, and Platt’s introduction to the life and times of the extraordinary Florio. Altogether, this book provides a remarkable new experience of not just two but three great writers who ushered in the modern world. |
| blaise pascal biography for kids: Flora & Ulysses Kate DiCamillo, 2013-09-24 Rescuing a squirrel after an accident involving a vacuum cleaner, comic-reading cynic Flora Belle Buckman is astonished when the squirrel, Ulysses, demonstrates astonishing powers of strength and flight after being revived. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of The Tale of Despereaux. |
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| blaise pascal biography for kids: Blaise Pascal Graham Tomlin, 2025-03-20 'Readable and expert - a brilliant guide to the life and thought of 17th century Europe's supreme polymath' Tom Holland 'A richly detailed account of Pascal's life and times, which displays an energetic sympathy for Pascal's startling combination of intellectual precocity and humble faith.' Rory Stewart 'A beautiful, accessible account of one of the era's most remarkable lives' Katherine Rundell He lived for just 39 years, yet Blaise Pascal was one of the most remarkable and creative figures of the seventeenth century. He is known for his famous (though often misunderstood) argument 'the Wager', but there's so much more to him than that. Pascal can lay claim to have built an early version of the modern computer, done ground-breaking work in mathematics and geometry, invented urban bus transport and virtually invented probability theory. He also produced one of the most haunting and effective works of Christian apologetics ever written. He is a major intellectual figure at the beginning of the modern age who blends together in his own person and thinking issues that are critical to our age. Blaise Pascal is therefore a crucial figure: not just in the history of European thought, but for how he can shed light on our many contemporary debates. From science to scepticism; mystical experience to distraction; religion to politics, self-love and death, Pascal's thinking was far-reaching. In this captivating biography, Graham Tomlin explores Pascal's short but extraordinary life, and the sweeping impact and relevance of his ideas to the modern world. |
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Blaise (name) - Wikipedia
Blaise is a masculine given name and surname. It is the French derivation of the Latin Blaesus (later Blasius ), Greek Βλάσιος ( Vlasios ), and is of uncertain etymological origin. One of the first …
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Apr 23, 2024 · Saint Blaise was a 4th-century Armenian martyr. A famous bearer was the French mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal (1623-1662).
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