Although unfinished and posthumously published, the Pensées have proven to be Blaise Pascal’s greatest legacy. In this series of rich philosophical fragments—originally intended as notes for a larger work he died before completing—the renowned mathematician offers a penetrating existential analysis of the human condition. Pascal explores themes such as faith and reason, sin and redemption, wretchedness and greatness, boredom and activity, the head and the heart, and the famous “wa...

Contents: Compiled and Edited by Charles W. Eliot LL D in 1909, the Harvard Classics is a 51-volume Anthology of classic literature from throughout the history of western civilization. The set is sometimes called "Eliot's Five-Foot Shelf." This e-book is all 51 volumes, the equivalent of over 20,000 printed pages in one e-book. It is fully searchable with a completely linked table of contents. + - All 20 volumes of the 'Harvard Classics Shelf Of Fiction' Each volume is also available separ...

Harvard's Classics Collection: Complete 71 Volumes stands as a monumental anthology encompassing a vast range of influential literary works that have shaped Western thought and culture. Cueing from classical antiquity to the threshold of the modern era, this collection astutely merges genres, philosophical discourse, dramatic narratives, and lyrical poetry to sketch the evolution of human intellect and aesthetics over millennia. Its robust selection brings together the elemental compositio...

The original Harvard Classics Collection contains 51 volumes of the essential works of world literature, showing the progress of man from antics to modern age. In this edition, the original collection is supplemented with the 20 volume Harvard Shelf of Fiction, a selection of the greatest works of fiction. Content: The Harvard Classics: V. 1: Franklin, Woolman & Penn V. 2: Plato, Epictetus & Marcus Aurelius V. 3: Bacon, Milton, Browne V. 4: John Milton V. 5: R. W. Emerson V. 6: Robert Burn...

50 Spiritual Classics surveys the enduring human search for transcendence, ethical transformation, inward freedom, and communion with the divine. Its selections range across confession, mystical meditation, sermon, philosophical reflection, devotional prose, poetry, and spiritual autobiography, placing patristic theology beside modern metaphysical inquiry. Contemplative landmarks, including writings on the interior life, coexist with provocative critiques of religion, making the volume a c...

A profound exploration of faith, reason, and the human condition, Pensees presents Blaise Pascal's compelling defense of Christianity. Written by one of the 17th century's most brilliant minds, this collection of philosophical and theological fragments offers a unique window into Pascal's ascetic life and deep spiritual convictions following his religious conversion.At the heart of the work lies 'Pascal's Wager,' a pragmatic argument that invites readers to reflect on the existence...

Step into the intellectual world of Blaise Pascal with "Pascal's Pensées," a collection of profound and thought-provoking reflections that transcends the boundaries of time. Within the pages of this literary masterpiece, Pascal, a brilliant mathematician and philosopher of the 17th century, invites readers on a journey of contemplation and introspection.In "Pascal's Pensées," one encounters a tapestry of ideas exploring the human condition, faith, and the enigmatic nature of existe...

The Harvard's Classics Collection: Complete 71 Volumes is an expansive anthology that masterfully encapsulates the enduring themes of human thought, creativity, and inquiry. From the philosophical musings of Plato and Descartes to the emotive literature of Shakespeare and Goethe, this collection offers a panoramic view of the intellectual landscape from antiquity to the modern era. The selection spans diverse literary styles, including epic poetry, philosophical treaties, dramatic masterpi...

Madison & Adams Press presents to you this meticulously edited collection of essential works to read, prepared by Dr. Eliot, the longest running president of the Harvard University: V. 1: Franklin, Woolman & Penn V. 2: Plato, Epictetus & Marcus Aurelius V. 3: Bacon, Milton's Prose, Browne V. 4 Complete Poems by John Milton V. 5: Essays & English Traits by Emerson V. 6: Poems and Songs by Robert Burns V. 7: The Confessions of Saint Augustine & The Imitation of Christ V. 8: Nine Greek Dramas...

The 'Harvard Classics: Complete 51-Volume Anthology' stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of intellectual, philosophical, and literary thought spanning centuries and continents. With a vast array of genres from drama to philosophy, poetry to essays, the collection encapsulates the brilliance of humankind's enduring quest for knowledge and understanding. It seamlessly blends the works of timeless authors such as Shakespeare, Plato, and Darwin, ensuring a diverse literary experience. T...

Blaise Pascal was one of the great geniuses of humanity and developed important works as a physicist, inventor, philosopher, and Catholic thinker. Born in France, while still young, he was responsible for significant advancements in the study of fluids, natural and applied sciences, and particularly in mathematics, being one of the precursors of probability analysis. From a mystical experience in 1654, he began to dedicate himself intensely to philosophy and theology, area...

Harvard's Classics Collection: Complete 71 Volumes encompasses an extensive array of literary works, stretching across centuries and diverse cultures. From the foundational philosophies of ancient Greeks like Plato and Euripides to Renaissance masterpieces by Dante and Shakespeare, and the Enlightenment's transformative ideas from thinkers like Immanuel Kant and Voltaire, this anthology captures the evolution of human thought and expression. The collection offers a thematic tapestry that i...