The Provincial Letters and a Catholic Reply

*Includes Table of Contents


"All types of eloquence are contained in these letters."

-Voltaire



The Provincial Letters are series of 18 (and a 19th fragment) sent by French philosopher Blaise Pascal. They are critical of the logical methods of the Catholics, especially the Jesuits.  In particular, Pascal ridicules casuistry as a means for justifying immorality.  

A critique of the Letters by Hilaire Belloc, published the Catholic Truth Society, is included.

A table of contents is also included to more easily navigate the reply and many letters.