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The prejudices of Pascal, concerning in particular the Jesuit order and the Jewish people.

Title: The prejudices of Pascal, concerning in particular the Jesuit order and the Jewish people.
Author: Hay, Malcolm V. (Malcolm Vivian), 1881-1962
Publication: London, N. Spearman, 1962.

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viii, 136 pages portrait; 23 cm

Summary

Debunks the myth of a saint-like Blaise Pascal, who supposedly gave up mathematics to serve God. Stresses that Pascal had contempt for God's creatures, primary among them Jesuits and Jews. Pt. 2 (p. 75-127) focuses on Pascal's hatred of Jews. He believed that the Jews deserved their punishment as wandering exiles for not accepting the Christian messiah and for killing him. Highlights echoes in his writings (e.g. "Pensees") of antisemitic Christian predecessors, and notes his ignorance about Jews and Judaism. Repeatedly blames him, via his beautiful but immoral writing, for paving the way for Hitler.

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Criticism, interpretation, etc.

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Bibliographical footnotes.

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63024434
x28109366x

OCLC

ocm00961064
961064
SCSB-123484

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Princeton University Library