"The Wager" Self-Quiz

. According to Pascal, we encounter time, dimension, and number because . . .

Were embodied

God is time, dimension, and number

We are in contact with the infinite

Theyre an intrinsic feature of the universe

. For Pascal, what do we know about the infinite?

Nothing

It is nature

That it exists and it is nature

That it exists

. What do we stand to gain and lose if we wager on the existence of God, according to Pascal?

We stand to gain everything or lose everything

We stand to gain everything and lose nothing

We stand to gain nothing and lose everything

We stand to gain nothing and lose nothing

. How does Pascal suggest non-believers bring themselves to believe in Gods existence?

By thinking through their decision not to believe

By rereading his argument

By exposing themselves to philosophy and literature

By acting as though they believe

. What is Pascals response to people who believe we should only act on a certainty?

If this were the case, we should never act at all

There is more certainty in religion than whether we may see tomorrow

We often act on uncertainties

All of the above

. Pascal holds that we can know whether God exists or what God is.

TRUE

FALSE

. Pascal argues that it isnt clear whether we should believe in God or not.

TRUE

FALSE

. Pascal argues that while there is more to gain in this world by not believing in God, belief in God promises a better afterlife.

TRUE

FALSE

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