Q&A: Pascal’s Wager
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Pascal’s Wager
Question
I understood that the Rabbi opposes it. Could the Rabbi briefly write out for me the arguments against it? I don’t have the Rabbi’s books within reach…
Answer
See column 255.
Michi and Levi, just noting that William James has an article in which he explains Pascal’s fallacy. It was printed in “Investigations and Inquiries.” I don’t remember his whole argument anymore, but I’m mentioning it because it might interest you.