In this episode we consider Pascal's thoughts on whether there is such a thing as non-rational knowledge.  He famously stated that "the heart has its reasons of which reason knows nothing."  But what did he mean by this?  Join me as we explore this fascinating aspect of Pascal's thought.  Enjoy!

In this episode we consider Pascal's thoughts on whether there is such a thing as non-rational knowledge. He famously stated that "the heart has its reasons of which reason knows nothing." But what did he mean by this? Join me as we explore this fascinating aspect of Pascal's thought. Enjoy!

In this episode we consider Pascal's thoughts on whether there is such a thing as non-rational knowledge.&nbsp; He famously stated that "the heart has its reasons of which reason knows nothing."&nbsp; But what did he mean by this?&nbsp; Join me as we explore this fascinating aspect of Pascal's thought.&nbsp; Enjoy!

Episode 6: Pascal, The Heart Has Its Reasons

A philosophy podcast for everyone.  The main idea is for us to get to know some of the most interesting thinkers that ever lived.  Each episode is part of a series on a certain thinker/writer.  Episodes are fairly short (about 15-30 minutes), but long enough to get you thinking.  We explore a wide range of thinkers and writers, both ancient and modern.  Pascal, Plato, Dostoevsky, Seneca, Nietzsche, Rousseau, Shakespeare, Camus, Melville -- just some of the names we will encounter together.

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A philosophy podcast for everyone. The main idea is for us to get to know some of the most interesting thinkers that ever lived. Each episode is part of a series on a certain thinker/writer. Episodes are fairly short (about 15-30 minutes), but long enough to get you thinking. We explore a wide range of thinkers and writers, both ancient and modern. Pascal, Plato, Dostoevsky, Seneca, Nietzsche, Rousseau, Shakespeare, Camus, Melville -- just some of the names we will encounter together.

A philosophy podcast for everyone.&nbsp; The main idea is for us to get to know some of the most interesting thinkers that ever lived.&nbsp; Each episode is part of a series on a certain thinker/writer.&nbsp; Episodes are fairly short (about 15-30 minutes), but long enough to get you thinking.&nbsp; We explore a wide range of thinkers and writers, both ancient and modern.&nbsp; Pascal, Plato, Dostoevsky, Seneca, Nietzsche, Rousseau, Shakespeare, Camus, Melville -- just some of the names we will encounter together.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Episode 6: Pascal, The Heart Has Its Reasons