Philosophical Dictionary
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The Other Pascal and His Wager: How a 17th Century Polymath Gambled on the Existence of God
By Caroline Black
Explore Pascal's Wager, the famous philosophical argument where 17th-century mathematician Blaise Pascal used probability theory to argue for believing in God. Discover how this thought experiment combines mathematics with theology, influencing existentialism and modern ethical thinking. A timeless gamble on faith versus reason. -
Challenging Dogmatism: Exploring the Impact of Cartesian Doubt
By Markus Uehleke
Read more about the philosophical principle of methodological doubt and learn why it is still relevant today.