Pascal's Life Study
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This book is a philosophy of human psychology that dissects the human mind based on Blaise Pascal's Pensees, exploring the meaning of human existence and suggesting a direction for life. Blaise Pascal's Pensées is a philosophical masterpiece that contains profound insights into human existence, allowing readers to deeply reflect on the essence of life. Pascal honestly reveals human limitations and imperfections, while suggesting the possibility of pursuing a higher truth within them. This will resonate deeply with readers who value self-understanding and reflection. And Pensées encourages philosophical thinking, and Pascal's logical reasoning provides an intellectual challenge to the reader. Through this process, readers can experience intellectual growth and pursue greater understanding and insight. Moreover, Pascal's insight into the harmony between emotion and reason will play a crucial role in resolving the various psychological conflicts faced by modern people. Furthermore, Pensees encourages ethical reflection, helping individuals recognize their moral responsibility and make better choices. Pascal's writings offer wisdom that remains relevant in modern society, leading readers to a deeper understanding and improvement of their own lives. |
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PART 1 Humans are weak beings
You can become more mature when you admit it.
01 When we admit our weaknesses, we become great.
02 You must become a human, neither an angel nor a beast.
03 Excessive narcissism and pride deceive even oneself.
04 Anxiety and loneliness are natural.
05 There are infinite things that transcend us.
06 True understanding comes from simplicity and clarity.
07 Happiness begins not with material possessions, but with relationships with others.
08 A gentle heart must be combined with a firm reason.
09 Only when you love and pursue the truth can you see it.
10 Equality is discovered through symmetry
11 Reason sets the direction, emotions show the destination.
12 Wisdom is facing uncomfortable truths and making wise choices.
13 Words of sincerity touch the heart.
14 Don't let habits rule your nature.
15 Silence aids injustice
16 Humans can become more mature through thought and reflection alone.
17 True happiness comes from inner contentment and peace.
PART 2 Human Life
Incomplete and contradictory
18 We must acknowledge that humans are imperfect and that life is full of contradictions.
19 Human beings should be recognized by virtue alone, not by anything else.
20 Live by realizing the greatness that only humans possess.
21 It is up to you to make your life meaningful.
22 Act according to your inner truth and values.
23 You must learn to see the duality of passion.
24 The middle connects everything
25 Harmony between mind and body is the essence of human beings.
26 Sometimes silence speaks louder than words.
27 Balance of thoughts brings peace to life
28 Be wise in uncertainty.
29 Wait for lasting rewards, not immediate ones.
30 Love is the power to understand the essence of another.
31 Love must be expressed in words to be conveyed.
32 Joy requires sadness, and sadness requires joy.
33 Live your own life, not one that compares you to others.
34 A vibrant spirit brings everything.
35 Don't be blind, be critical.
PART 3 Most of human misery
It came from not being able to be alone
36 Time alone helps me grow.
37 We must cherish small joys and comforts.
38 Challenges and continuous goal setting help me grow.
39. Find meaning in life through self-transcendence and social goals.
40 Finding meaning in life even in hardship
41 Avoidance is not the solution.
42 People live by the 'will' to act and practice.
43 Most people prefer mediocrity
44 Do not rely on or violate the format.
45 Get your beliefs from a variety of sources.
46 Only after doubting everything can one arrive at the truth.
47 If you don't understand, open your mind.
48 Move forward in the winds of change
49 We must not forget the innocence of childhood.
50 We must tell the truth with courage and wisdom.
51 Communicate positively and constructively.
52 We disguise ourselves
PART 4 There are others in the human mind
There is a reason I don't know
53 Self-esteem is not built through show.
54 Curiosity can be dangerous, but we must not lose it.
55 True Religion Teaches Life
56 Even as you walk forward, always look back to the beginning.
57 We must examine all aspects of life.
58 We must not forget the value of friendship.
59 Humans overcome hardship through pride.
60 Beware of the Allure of Fame
61 Don't mistake success for possession.
62 It must be experienced neither too fast nor too slow.
63 Observe the flow flexibly
64 We can't know everything, but we can look at various aspects.
65 You must tread carefully on every path you encounter.
66 A person should be able to think even without a head.
67 Draw all the contradictions and conflicts of life.
You can become more mature when you admit it.
01 When we admit our weaknesses, we become great.
02 You must become a human, neither an angel nor a beast.
03 Excessive narcissism and pride deceive even oneself.
04 Anxiety and loneliness are natural.
05 There are infinite things that transcend us.
06 True understanding comes from simplicity and clarity.
07 Happiness begins not with material possessions, but with relationships with others.
08 A gentle heart must be combined with a firm reason.
09 Only when you love and pursue the truth can you see it.
10 Equality is discovered through symmetry
11 Reason sets the direction, emotions show the destination.
12 Wisdom is facing uncomfortable truths and making wise choices.
13 Words of sincerity touch the heart.
14 Don't let habits rule your nature.
15 Silence aids injustice
16 Humans can become more mature through thought and reflection alone.
17 True happiness comes from inner contentment and peace.
PART 2 Human Life
Incomplete and contradictory
18 We must acknowledge that humans are imperfect and that life is full of contradictions.
19 Human beings should be recognized by virtue alone, not by anything else.
20 Live by realizing the greatness that only humans possess.
21 It is up to you to make your life meaningful.
22 Act according to your inner truth and values.
23 You must learn to see the duality of passion.
24 The middle connects everything
25 Harmony between mind and body is the essence of human beings.
26 Sometimes silence speaks louder than words.
27 Balance of thoughts brings peace to life
28 Be wise in uncertainty.
29 Wait for lasting rewards, not immediate ones.
30 Love is the power to understand the essence of another.
31 Love must be expressed in words to be conveyed.
32 Joy requires sadness, and sadness requires joy.
33 Live your own life, not one that compares you to others.
34 A vibrant spirit brings everything.
35 Don't be blind, be critical.
PART 3 Most of human misery
It came from not being able to be alone
36 Time alone helps me grow.
37 We must cherish small joys and comforts.
38 Challenges and continuous goal setting help me grow.
39. Find meaning in life through self-transcendence and social goals.
40 Finding meaning in life even in hardship
41 Avoidance is not the solution.
42 People live by the 'will' to act and practice.
43 Most people prefer mediocrity
44 Do not rely on or violate the format.
45 Get your beliefs from a variety of sources.
46 Only after doubting everything can one arrive at the truth.
47 If you don't understand, open your mind.
48 Move forward in the winds of change
49 We must not forget the innocence of childhood.
50 We must tell the truth with courage and wisdom.
51 Communicate positively and constructively.
52 We disguise ourselves
PART 4 There are others in the human mind
There is a reason I don't know
53 Self-esteem is not built through show.
54 Curiosity can be dangerous, but we must not lose it.
55 True Religion Teaches Life
56 Even as you walk forward, always look back to the beginning.
57 We must examine all aspects of life.
58 We must not forget the value of friendship.
59 Humans overcome hardship through pride.
60 Beware of the Allure of Fame
61 Don't mistake success for possession.
62 It must be experienced neither too fast nor too slow.
63 Observe the flow flexibly
64 We can't know everything, but we can look at various aspects.
65 You must tread carefully on every path you encounter.
66 A person should be able to think even without a head.
67 Draw all the contradictions and conflicts of life.
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Humans can only think and think
You can become more mature
“Man is but a reed, the weakest in nature, but he is a thinking reed.”
“L'homme n'est qu'un roseau, le plus faible de la nature, mais c'est un roseau pensant.”
Viktor Frankl, a psychologist, was born in Vienna, Austria in 1905, was Jewish, and a Holocaust survivor.
He realized the frailty of human beings while enduring the agony of death in a Nazi concentration camp during World War II.
Even in this suffering, he strived to find meaning in life and existence, acknowledging his own weaknesses and using them to grow internally and become a stronger person.
His book, "Man's Search for Meaning," which documents this process, became an international bestseller.
In this book, Viktor Frankl tells us the truth that when suffering is unavoidable, the quality of life depends on how we accept that suffering and give it meaning.
Frankl's insights remain deeply relevant today.
Advances in science and technology have made our lives incredibly convenient, but we are still powerless against the power of nature.
Natural disasters, diseases, and other such events remind us of how vulnerable humans are in the face of nature.
Even though humans may seem powerful and masters of this world, we must not forget that we are infinitely small in front of nature.
But even though we are so small in the face of nature, we are 'thinking' reeds.
The true greatness of a human being lies not in physical strength, but in the ability to 'think', to think, reflect, and accumulate wisdom, as Viktor Frankl said.
The human ability to think and reason is what enables us to adapt to our environment, solve problems, overcome crises, and mature as human beings.
According to Pascal, man is the weakest of all creatures, and it does not take the entire universe to arm itself to defeat him.
A single wisp of steam, a single drop of water is enough to kill a human being.
But even if the universe defeats man, man is more noble than his killer.
Because humans know that they must die someday and that the universe is stronger than them, but the universe is completely unaware of this.
Therefore, Pascal says, human dignity lies in the ability to think for oneself.
Even though we may be physically weak in the face of the vast and merciless nature, we can remain mentally strong.
Like Viktor Frankl, if you don't give up in the face of adversity and have the will and wisdom to solve problems, you can overcome any difficulty.
│ Thoughts │
Even though humans may seem weak like reeds, they become strong through their thoughts.
You can become more mature
“Man is but a reed, the weakest in nature, but he is a thinking reed.”
“L'homme n'est qu'un roseau, le plus faible de la nature, mais c'est un roseau pensant.”
Viktor Frankl, a psychologist, was born in Vienna, Austria in 1905, was Jewish, and a Holocaust survivor.
He realized the frailty of human beings while enduring the agony of death in a Nazi concentration camp during World War II.
Even in this suffering, he strived to find meaning in life and existence, acknowledging his own weaknesses and using them to grow internally and become a stronger person.
His book, "Man's Search for Meaning," which documents this process, became an international bestseller.
In this book, Viktor Frankl tells us the truth that when suffering is unavoidable, the quality of life depends on how we accept that suffering and give it meaning.
Frankl's insights remain deeply relevant today.
Advances in science and technology have made our lives incredibly convenient, but we are still powerless against the power of nature.
Natural disasters, diseases, and other such events remind us of how vulnerable humans are in the face of nature.
Even though humans may seem powerful and masters of this world, we must not forget that we are infinitely small in front of nature.
But even though we are so small in the face of nature, we are 'thinking' reeds.
The true greatness of a human being lies not in physical strength, but in the ability to 'think', to think, reflect, and accumulate wisdom, as Viktor Frankl said.
The human ability to think and reason is what enables us to adapt to our environment, solve problems, overcome crises, and mature as human beings.
According to Pascal, man is the weakest of all creatures, and it does not take the entire universe to arm itself to defeat him.
A single wisp of steam, a single drop of water is enough to kill a human being.
But even if the universe defeats man, man is more noble than his killer.
Because humans know that they must die someday and that the universe is stronger than them, but the universe is completely unaware of this.
Therefore, Pascal says, human dignity lies in the ability to think for oneself.
Even though we may be physically weak in the face of the vast and merciless nature, we can remain mentally strong.
Like Viktor Frankl, if you don't give up in the face of adversity and have the will and wisdom to solve problems, you can overcome any difficulty.
│ Thoughts │
Even though humans may seem weak like reeds, they become strong through their thoughts.
--- From "01 When we admit our weaknesses, we become great"
Publisher's Review
Pascal's Pensees: Reborn as a Life Guide for Modern People
Blaise Pascal's Pensées, first published after his death in 1670, is a philosophical legacy deeply engraved in human history.
The recently published 『Pascal's Life Study』 was composed by carefully selecting 67 representative passages from the original text to make it more accessible to modern readers.
The book is divided into four themes: “Humans can become more mature when they acknowledge their weaknesses,” “Human life is imperfect and contradictory,” “Most human misfortunes stem from an inability to be alone,” and “There are reasons in the human heart that others do not know.”
In particular, each passage is accompanied by an easy-to-understand commentary that dissects human psychology along with the original text, and cases are provided to help clarify any parts that require further explanation.
Through this, readers will be able to feel Pascal's profound philosophical thoughts and insights into human nature vivid even today, hundreds of years later.
Pensees is not simply a work of philosophy; it is a timeless guide to exploring the complexities of human nature and life, offering lessons and reflections that remain relevant to modern people.
Through this book, readers will be able to redefine their life's direction, acknowledge their inherent frailty, and pursue a more mature life.
Blaise Pascal's Pensées, first published after his death in 1670, is a philosophical legacy deeply engraved in human history.
The recently published 『Pascal's Life Study』 was composed by carefully selecting 67 representative passages from the original text to make it more accessible to modern readers.
The book is divided into four themes: “Humans can become more mature when they acknowledge their weaknesses,” “Human life is imperfect and contradictory,” “Most human misfortunes stem from an inability to be alone,” and “There are reasons in the human heart that others do not know.”
In particular, each passage is accompanied by an easy-to-understand commentary that dissects human psychology along with the original text, and cases are provided to help clarify any parts that require further explanation.
Through this, readers will be able to feel Pascal's profound philosophical thoughts and insights into human nature vivid even today, hundreds of years later.
Pensees is not simply a work of philosophy; it is a timeless guide to exploring the complexities of human nature and life, offering lessons and reflections that remain relevant to modern people.
Through this book, readers will be able to redefine their life's direction, acknowledge their inherent frailty, and pursue a more mature life.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: October 1, 2024
- Page count, weight, size: 228 pages | 306g | 128*187*20mm
- ISBN13: 9791186151716
- ISBN10: 1186151714
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