Iterated Mixed Strategies and Pascal's Wager
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DOI: 10.1007/s11787-019-00233-1
Abstract: Mixed strategies have been used to show that Pascal’s Wager fails to offer sufficient pragmatic reasons for believing in God. Their proponents have argued that, in addition to outright belief in God, rational agents can… read more here.
Keywords: pascal wager; iterated mixed; mixed strategies; mixed strategy ... See more keywords
The Buddha’s Lucky Throw and Pascal’s Wager
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DOI: 10.1080/00048402.2023.2289629
Abstract: ABSTRACT The Apaṇṇaka Sutta, one of the early recorded teachings of the Buddha, contains an argument for accepting the doctrines of karma and rebirth that Buddhist scholars claim anticipates Pascal’s wager. I call this argument… read more here.
Keywords: wager; wager buddha; buddha wager; buddha lucky ... See more keywords
W. James and S. Frank: Two Interpretations of Pascal’s Wager
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DOI: 10.21146/0042-8744-2024-10-110-119
Abstract: Blaise Pascal is considered one of the most influential thinkers of his time, and his questions about the nature and position of man in the world remain relevant to this day. Pascal’s famous wager continues… read more here.
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