Go to Hachette Book Group home

Search

Site Preferences

Show prices in:

Promotion

Sign up for our newsletter to get 20% off sitewide!

By clicking “Accept,” you agree to the use of cookies and similar technologies on your device as set forth in our Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy. Please note that certain cookies are essential for this website to function properly and do not require user consent to be deployed.

Blaise Pascal

About the Author

Blaise Pascal (1623-1662) was a French mathematician and philosopher. He made many contributions to science, including pioneering work in geometry, physics, economics, and scientific philosophy. He invented an early mechanical calculator, the Pascaline. A programming language, a unit of measurement, and a type of triangle, among other things, bear his name.