Blaise Pascal's philosophy - Statistics

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Hint Answer % Correct
Many Jews expected an outward worldly healer, but _____ came to heal people inwardly and spiritually. Christ
100%
______ are distractions like entertainment, work, or social activity that keep people from thinking about death and the meaning of life. Diversions
100%
According to pascal, what has reasons which reason knows nothing of? Heart
100%
Pascal sometimes called _________ “the master of error and falsehood” because it can deceive people and make illusions feel true and can sometimes overrule reason. Imagination
100%
Pascal argued that reason has limits because human minds cannot fully comprehend ______ concepts such as God or eternity. Infinite
100%
Pascal believed humans are caught between what two extremes? Infinity and nothingness
100%
Pascal was a devout follower of this theological movement of Christianity Jansenism
100%
Pascal believed human reason was? Limited
100%
What book contains many of Pascal’s philosophical thoughts? Pensées
100%
Pascal believed _____ causes people to deceive themselves and ignore their limitations and need for God Pride
100%
What does Pascal’s Wager suggest a person should do about belief in God? Rationally Bet
100%
Pascal believed humans are a "thinking ___ " Reed
100%
Pascal believed ______ reveals human emptiness because, without distractions, people confront their fears and dissatisfaction. Boredom
50%
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