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Pascal’s Theory of Knowledge

Blaise Pascal was a French Physicist, Mathematician, and Theologian. He was born on June 19, 1623, in Clermont-Ferrand. He founded the modern theory of probability. He invented the first calculator and published a groundbreaking series of letters Les Provincial. He wrote notes and letters that would be posthumously organized and published as the Pensees. During the seventeenth century, the scientific and theological controversies shaped the intellectual outlook of natural and social scientists. He did not publish a separate essay or letter on the theory of knowledge, but his other articles and notes provide an overall view on this subject. Though he left contradictory insights about natural knowledge and which recognize the unique role of religious belief. Pascal also acknowledged geometric understanding and logical outcomes. On the other hand, his skepticism, pragmatic, and empiricism are trapped in a kind of philosophical limbo. He further said that our knowledge of the natural worl...

Ask

The first step to achieving virtually anything we aspire to is Ask . It is the most deceptively simple—and one of the most powerful—skills you can have. In fact, it is so deceptively simple that most people don’t appreciate its power. This certainly isn’t limited to, business, but it’s been absolutely crucial to my success as an entrepreneur. I can’t count the number of times I have posed questions like: “What do we have to do to make this happen?” or “What is causing the problem?” or “What does our target market really want?” or even “Why haven’t I been doing what needs to be done?” This is especially important if a situation makes us uncomfortable for one reason or another. In these cases, we often hesitate, react or, worse, make the wrong decision because we’re biased or afraid. Asking questions not only illuminates issues, but it also clarifies our intentions and identifies the real roadblocks to success. In some cases, there may be a particularly seductive diversion from y...