Beyond the Wager

Blaise Pascal, the seventeenth-century French philosopher and scientist, is perhaps best known for his "wager," an argument about the existence of God. But there was much more to Pascal and his brilliance.
In this accessibleand well-documented study, philosopher Douglas Groothuis introduces readers to Pascal's life as well as the breadth of his intellectual pursuits, including his contributions to mathematics, science, ethics, and theology. Groothuis overviews the keypoints of Pascal's Pensées, which captures his thoughts about God, humanity, and Jesus Christ. Readers will also explore Pascal's views on a range of topics, including culture, politics, Islam, and miracles.
Often quoted and often misunderstood, Pascal is a complex figure whose writings have charmed, puzzled, and inspired readers across the centuries. With guidance from a leading Christian thinker and longtime student of Pascal, Beyond the Wager takes you on a journey todiscover the riches Pascal has to offer today.

Douglas Groothuis (PhD, University of Oregon) is Distinguished University Research Professor of Apologetics and Christian Worldview at Cornerstone University and Cornerstone Theological Seminary. He is the author of over twenty books, including Christian Apologetics, Encountering the Philosophy of Jesus, What if Jesus is Right? (with Lindsey Medenwaldt), Fire in the Streets, Philosophy in Seven Sentences, Truth Decay, and Walking Through Twilight.