17th century in philosophy
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This is a timeline of philosophy in the 17th century.
Giordano Bruno being burned at stake, engraved by Camille Flammarion.
Blaise Pascal
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Blaise Pascal was a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, philosopher, and Catholic writer.
17th century in philosophy
…1649 – Christina, Queen of Sweden invites René Descartes to educate her in his philosophical views, particularly his insight into Catholicism. 1653 – Blaise Pascal has a spiritual vision of fire that convinces him of God's presence, which leads to him dedicating the rest of his life to theological and philosophical…
Pascal c. 1691
A scene from Pascal's youth
An early Pascaline on display at the Musée des Arts et Métiers, Paris
Pascal studying the cycloid, by Augustin Pajou, 1785, Louvre