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Un été avec Pascal by Antoine Compagnon is a profound intellectual journey into the life and thought of Blaise Pascal—a 17th-century scientist, mathematician, physicist, philosopher, and theologian who left a lasting impact on Western thought. The book was published in June 2020 by Éditions des Équateurs and is based on a series of radio programs broadcast in the summer of 2019 on France Inter.

Compagnon, a professor at Collège de France and a renowned literary critic, explores the multifaceted activities of Pascal. Each of the book’s 41 short chapters provides a specialized yet accessible look at Pascal’s life, writings, and philosophical ideas. The focus is on themes such as the tension between reason and faith, the human condition, the concept of the “hidden God,” and Pascal’s literary and philosophical perspectives. Compagnon also compares Pascal with Montaigne, highlighting how both thinkers share a commitment to intellectual freedom and the exploration of human nature, society, and the divine, each illuminating the path to understanding ethics and human experience.

The book reflects the 36-part radio series in which Compagnon explained Pascal’s complex ideas in a clear and engaging manner for contemporary listeners. The printed edition, with its structured chapters and readable analyses, offers a tangible complement to the auditory experience and encourages active engagement with Pascal’s thought.

The significance of Un été avec Pascal lies in its dual function: it serves both as an introduction to Pascal’s works and as a detailed analytical study that makes his ideas relevant to modern issues. Compagnon’s clear prose and thoughtful reasoning invite readers to reflect on Pascal’s place in today’s world, the relationship between science and faith, and the human experience, demonstrating how the insights of this 17th-century thinker remain a practical and ethical guide for contemporary intellectual life.