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Book SynopsisGambling on God brings together a superb collection of new and classic essays that provide the first sustained analysis of Pascal''s Wager and the idea of an infinite utility as well as the first in-depth look at moral objections to the Wager.
Trade ReviewThis is a well-conceived anthology that vividly brings to life the fertility and interest of the issues revolving around Pascal's celebrated argument. -- Nicholas Rescher
This is a very interesting and provocative collection of essays on an important line of theistic argument. -- George I. Mavrodes, University of Michigan
Pascal's Wager raises basic questions concerning rationality and prudence, the morality of believing without sufficient evidence, and a variety of issues in decision theory. In this excellent collection of essays many of these basic questions are explored with great clarity and at considerable depth. A fine introduction to the Wager and the essays is provided by Jeff Jordan. This is a remarkably good book. It will serve faculty and students well. -- William L. Rowe, Purdue University
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 The Wager in Pascal and Others Chapter 3 The Logic of Pascal's Wager Chapter 4 Pragmatic Reasons for Belief Chapter 5 Moral Objections to Pascalian Wagering Chapter 6 Wagering and the Evidence Chapter 7 A Central Theistic Argument Chapter 8 The Many-Gods Objection Chapter 9 Infinite Decision Theory Chapter 10 Pascal's Wager and Finite Utility Chapter 11 Bibliography Chapter 12 Index
