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He was a damn good mathematician but you know I lean towards Descartes in philosphical viewpoint.
Pascal's development of probability theory was his most influential contribution to mathematics. Originally applied to ********, today it is extremely important in economics, especially in actuarial science.
In literature, Pascal is regarded as one of the most important authors of the French Classical Period and is read today as one of the greatest masters of French prose. His use of satire and wit influenced later polemicists. The content of his literary work is best remembered for its strong opposition to the rationalism of René Descartes and simultaneous assertion that the main countervailing philosophy, empiricism, was also insufficient for determining major truths.
Pascal's development of probability theory was his most influential contribution to mathematics. Originally applied to ********, today it is extremely important in economics, especially in actuarial science.
In literature, Pascal is regarded as one of the most important authors of the French Classical Period and is read today as one of the greatest masters of French prose. His use of satire and wit influenced later polemicists. The content of his literary work is best remembered for its strong opposition to the rationalism of René Descartes and simultaneous assertion that the main countervailing philosophy, empiricism, was also insufficient for determining major truths.
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