Episode 184: Pascal on Human Nature (Part One)

from The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast · host Mark Linsenmayer

On Blaise Pascal's Pensées (1670). Is it rational to have religious faith? You're likely familiar with "Pascal's Wager," but our wretchedness is such that we can't simply choose to believe and won't be argued into it. Pascal thinks Christianity is the only religion to accurately describe the human condition. Continues with part 2. Get the unbroken, ad-free Citizen Edition. Please support PEL! The post Episode 184: Pascal on Human Nature (Part One) first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.

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