Gambling on God： A Qualified Defense of Pascal＇s Wager  

作　　者：Paul Boaheng 

机构地区：[1]Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, USA

出　　处：《Cultural and Religious Studies》2016年第3期185-193,共9页文化与宗教研究（英文版）

摘　　要：The paper critically examines and refutes some of the standard arguments against Pascal＇s Wager, particularly, the ＂Many Gods Objection＂. The paper argues that Pascal＇s philosophical and theological opponents proceed far too quickly in dismissing his argument as implausible. Their determined attempts to tear down Pascal＇s Wager have caused them to miss its power and force. While the Wager may not be sound for today＇s multi culturally sophisticated audience, the Wager is quite cogent relative to Pascal＇s time, when theism and agnosticism were the only genuine possibilities. Thus, the paper concludes that Pascal＇s Wager is less vulnerable than most detractors seem to think.

关 键 词：Pascal＇s Wager Many-Gods Objection agnosticism SKEPTICISM 

分 类 号：TP393.08[自动化与计算机技术—计算机应用技术] O3-09[自动化与计算机技术—计算机科学与技术]