In this episode we consider one of the most famous arguments for God: Pascal's "Wager."  But is it an argument for God's existence?  What exactly is Pascal doing with the Wager?  And what are some ways we misunderstand it?  Enjoy!

In this episode we consider one of the most famous arguments for God: Pascal's "Wager." But is it an argument for God's existence? What exactly is Pascal doing with the Wager? And what are some ways we misunderstand it? Enjoy!

In this episode we consider one of the most famous arguments for God: Pascal's "Wager."&nbsp; But is it an argument for God's existence?&nbsp; What exactly is Pascal doing with the Wager?&nbsp; And what are some ways we misunderstand it?&nbsp; Enjoy!&nbsp;&nbsp;

Episode 7: Pascal, The Wager (and why we get it wrong)

A philosophy podcast for everyone.  The main idea is for us to get to know some of the most interesting thinkers that ever lived.  Each episode is part of a series on a certain thinker/writer.  Episodes are fairly short (about 15-30 minutes), but long enough to get you thinking.  We explore a wide range of thinkers and writers, both ancient and modern.  Pascal, Plato, Dostoevsky, Seneca, Nietzsche, Rousseau, Shakespeare, Camus, Melville -- just some of the names we will encounter together.

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A philosophy podcast for everyone. The main idea is for us to get to know some of the most interesting thinkers that ever lived. Each episode is part of a series on a certain thinker/writer. Episodes are fairly short (about 15-30 minutes), but long enough to get you thinking. We explore a wide range of thinkers and writers, both ancient and modern. Pascal, Plato, Dostoevsky, Seneca, Nietzsche, Rousseau, Shakespeare, Camus, Melville -- just some of the names we will encounter together.

A philosophy podcast for everyone.&nbsp; The main idea is for us to get to know some of the most interesting thinkers that ever lived.&nbsp; Each episode is part of a series on a certain thinker/writer.&nbsp; Episodes are fairly short (about 15-30 minutes), but long enough to get you thinking.&nbsp; We explore a wide range of thinkers and writers, both ancient and modern.&nbsp; Pascal, Plato, Dostoevsky, Seneca, Nietzsche, Rousseau, Shakespeare, Camus, Melville -- just some of the names we will encounter together.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Episode 7: Pascal, The Wager (and why we get it wrong)

Episode 7: Pascal, The Wager (and why we get it wrong)