jameseszPascal’s Wager
Posted by jamesesz on June 29, 2009
An argument for the rationality of believing in God, assuming that no satisfactory evidence is available. Pascal argues that the expected value of theistic belief is vastly greater than that of unbelief, since one believes, and commits oneself to a life of faith in God, etc., and it turns out to be true, then one wins an enormous good (Heaven, etc). But if one believes, and it turns out to be false, then one has lost little, if anything.
Therefore, it is rational to adopt theistic belief and the corresponding mode of life.
Source: The Oxford Guide to Philosophy, 2005
pochp said
Right. It’s a win-lose-little situation.
Hey James, do you want to submit your best essay at WP Writers Group at pochp09.wordpress?
jamesesz said
Well, it is a joke really..LOL..I mean betting the afterlife on a wager..LOL
Would love to support pochp09.wordpress.com if you think my essays are worthy!
I am in UK now..So might be a little busy..
pochp said
Don’t be too humble man.
You studying in the UK now?
jamesesz said
Yeah, just a summer semester in Sheffield..
So how do I summit essays over there?
Might take me awhile to do so..As you can see, I have not been writing much lately
pochp said
Best send it by e-mail.
But no hurry! It’s not priority I know.
Wish you luck in UK.