pascalian
adjective, noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Many religious thinkers cite Pascal's Wager as a justification for faith, even if their belief cannot be proven.
Definition:A philosophical argument for the rationality of belief in God based on the potential outcomes of being correct or incorrect in one's belief.
From Pascal's Wager
Example:Pascal's Wager is named after Blaise Pascal, who first put forth this argument in his Pensées.
Definition:A French mathematician, physicist, philosopher, and religious writer, who is credited with developing Pascal's Wager.
From Blaise Pascal
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