This is what I got - Jacob Clabo

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When I was reading this section by Pascal, I may be completely off base, but to me it was almost as if he showed the beauty and purpose in philosophy. When he was talking about how infinite things were, I related this to the pursuit of philosophy. This search for answers and truth in an infinite place that can be so uncertain is the purpose of every philosopher. It is just like what we do in honors. We get lost and captivated by the beauty of so many different perspectives and ideas in our pursuit of truth. I definitely know when I am feeling myself drift into a good reading and concept, and it is just an amazing and calming experienced for me to become immersed in such deep, meaningful, and thoughtful topics. Did anyone else get this kind of feeling while reading this passage, was I off on this one?

P.S. I commented on Caroline's and Mackenzie's posts.

Comments

Rachael Gregson said…
Jacob, I have to agree with you. It's so refreshing to finally get a philosopher that doesn't grind my gears. Usually, it's all cynical, doubt everything, to believe it you have to touch and feel it, blah, blah, blah. But in this case, I think Pascal revolutionized philosophy. He showed everyone else that there is as much faith as there is logic in philosophy. Maybe more.
November 18, 2019 at 8:29 AM
Rebecca Belew said…
I feel the exact same way when it comes to this idea. The beauty of thought, infinite as it may be, is attractive. Pascal did a grand job in exemplifying how God and science can and do work together, after all, God did create it. I loved the personal insight and the relation to what we do in class!
November 18, 2019 at 9:35 AM
Addison Zanda said…
Your quote on, "we get lost and captivated by the beauty..." really stood out to me. We can never know or comprehend the big truth around many things due to everyone having a different belief. Its crazy to see all us in one class trying decipher these readings and it never fails to leave a true thorough talk.
November 18, 2019 at 11:57 AM
Hailey Morgan said…
Jacob, I totally agree! For the first time, I feel like I can really see the beauty of philosophy. The way Pascal writes is so elegant and eloquent. His writing technique reminds me of how one would compose a poem or a hymn. He also isn't nearly as pessimistic or twisted in his views as some of the other philosophers have been, so that was quite refreshing!
November 18, 2019 at 2:29 PM
Stephen Davis said…
I agree with your thoughts about how The infinite nature described by pascal applies to the pursuit of philosophy as philosophy consists of every thought that we have ever thought and ever will think is truly an incalculable number. I also agree with your assertion that Pascals ideas and the infinite numbers of possible answers encapsulates the Honors program.
November 18, 2019 at 8:49 PM
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