Paralleling several parts of Montaigne's "Apology for Raymond Sebond," it later inspired William James' Will to Believe.
Paralleling several parts of Montaigne's "Apology for Raymond Sebond," it later inspired William James' Will to Believe. It includes the aphorism "The heart has its reasons, which reason does not know," and was conceived as a defense of Catholicism. It argues faith is above reason and its truth is attested by miracles and prophecies and that faith is desirable because it brings true happiness. Including its author's famous wager –for 10 points—name this book of philosophical reflections by Blaise Pascal.
Paralleling several parts of Montaigne's "Apology for Raymond Sebond," it later inspired William James' Will to Believe.
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