The Provincial Letters of Blaise Pascal is a collection of eighteen letters written by the French mathematician, physicist, and philosopher Blaise Pascal in the 17th century. Originally published in 1656 and 1657, the letters were written in defense of the Jansenist movement, a group of Catholics who believed in the doctrine of predestination and opposed the Jesuits.In the letters, Pascal uses a satirical and humorous tone to criticize the Jesuits and their teachings, exposing their hypocrisy and corruption. He also defends the Jansenist position on grace and free will, arguing that salvation is not dependent on good works but on God's grace.The Provincial Letters are considered a masterpiece of French literature and a landmark in the history of religious controversy. They are also an important work of moral philosophy, as Pascal uses his wit and logic to expose the flaws in the Jesuit argument and to defend the importance of personal morality and conscience.This 1847 edition of the book includes an introduction by the translator, Thomas M'Crie, as well as notes and annotations to help readers understand the historical context and philosophical arguments of the letters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.