William James, The Will To Believe | Criticism of Pascal's Wager | Philosophy Core Concepts

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This is a video in my new Core Concepts series -- designed to provide students and lifelong learners a brief discussion focused on one main concept from a classic philosophical text and thinker.
This Core Concept video focuses on William James' essay, The Will To Believe, and examines in particular James' discussion and criticism of Blaise Pascal's famous argument for the existence of God, called "Pascal's Wager"
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[@2tehnik]

I’m not sure if I understood the third point. He’s saying it’s a dead option because most people in the US wouldn’t consider being catholic?

[@GregoryBSadler]

Consider the time and place of his audience.

[@MrMarktrumble]

It is quite possible to act as if god exists, and not believe in god. One may judge that to act as others most often deem as commanded by god is good, but does so as one may think it is the healthiest way to be, and leads to the greatest earthly happiness for ones self.

[@GregoryBSadler]

Well, you will miss out on some stuff, to be sure.. . .