Pascal

Pascal's Wager (aka Pascal's Gambit) is an interesting tidbit of thought for the beautifully elaborate human mind. In a nutshell, the proposition is that with humanity's inability to determine, via reason alone, what “God” is, or even if he exists...

Discouraged by his father not to study mathematics because it might strain his brain

Blog #143 deals with a farewell visit to the museum dedicated to Pascal at the Abbaye de Port-Royal-des-Champs. Ruth Paget married, worked, and lived in France for seven years.

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The light heavyweight division is replacing its aging stars with young talent, but there's still one old-timer stubbornly holding on to the torch.

The nearly 46-year-old Bernard Hopkins was aiming to be the oldest boxing champion ever, as he fought Canadian Juan Pascal on his home turf. But by the end, many believed Hopkins had won - and were stunned when it turned out to be a draw.

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Blaise Pascal, a devout Christian and precursor to existentialism, offers a compelling argument for man's dignity in the face of his biblical diminution. Pascal departs from the teachings of the Bible with his definition of man and its implications.

This article discusses the relationship between mind and body as conceived by any two or all three of Descartes and Pascal.

Many proofs, including Pascal's orginal mercury siphon experiment, demonstrate that atmospheric pressure activates the movement of liquids and gases in functional siphons.

A profile piece on Canadian boxer Jean Pascal

Learn how computers were first programmed, and the multiple languages that are available to write programs in. All of these changed occurred in just the past fifty years!

PASCAL Delivers is a new way to borrow books through South Carolina colleges and universities.

Tells about the life and contributions of Blaise Pascal to math.

The evolution of philosophy.

This article explains Pascal's Triangle

The French mathematician and physicist, Blaise Pascal was born in Clermont -Ferrand in central France on June 19th, 1623.

This paper outlines Pascal's existence of God and gives an opposite opinion of David Hume.

For years people have contemplated the idea of a supreme being and the existence of heaven and hell. The thought of a god watching over us and a place where all souls spend the rest of eternity was motivation enough for the masses to stay on the righteous path.

Computer programming is becoming the sole career that has an influence in the world's economy. For non-computer students and experts, what language will best suite in this field of professionalism?

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Bernard Hopkins upcoming fight with Jean Pascal.

Concepts like magic and witchcraft always have elements of supernatural agents that have strategic access to information about other living members within the society.

As Yusaf Mack prepares for the biggest fight of his career against Glen Johnson on Feb. 5th, he takes some time to talk about his opponent, his future, sex in training camp and how it feels to be victimized by the awful rankings of the sanctioning bodies.

Hydraulic presses are a versatile and cost effective manufacturing tool that can perform multiple manufacturing tasks quickly and energy efficiently.

Greenwood has plenty of restaurants to try, but why eat at a generic chain when you can have something unique? Here are local suggestions, by a local.

Lisbeth, an average high school senior, takes a detour on her way to college, feeling drawn towards Charlee, a currently-out-of work actress she had never met in person.

Dr. Pascal Roy Laboratories in Vancouver, Canada, has just created a new fountain of youth--the first ever internal cosmetic. It is a dietary supplement called Jouvence that nourishes the body to revitalize hair, skin, and nails.