About the book: 1979 / Blaise Pascal belongs to those rare representatives in the history of European culture who combined in their creative talent the genius of a scientist and inventor, the depth of philosophical thought and talent a remarkable writer. The book pays special attention to the systematic analysis of Pascal's philosophical views (his ontology, methodology, epistemology in general, dialectics, the doctrine of man, ethics, etc.), which is being done for the first time in our historical and philosophical science, and also traces his dramatic life path. The book is intended for teachers, graduate students, students and a wide range of readers interested in the history of philosophy.