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The Philosophical Journey, 2/e
William Lawhead, The University of Mississippi
The Search for God
Pragmatic and subjective justifications of religious belief

True False Quiz



1

Pascal and James both maintain that a neutral standpoint with respect to belief in God is impossible.
A)True
B)False
2

Pascal was a firm supporter of evidentialism with respect to belief in God.
A)True
B)False
3

According to Pascal, since reason cannot demonstrate the existence or nonexistence of God, it's a 50-50 bet, meaning that atheism and theism are to be equally recommended.
A)True
B)False
4

Clifford's shipowner case is intended to defend the claim that suspending judgment until sufficient evidence is in can be dangerous, as people can be harmed while you are still waiting for the evidence.
A)True
B)False
5

James admits that when an option is avoidable it may well be most reasonable to suspend belief until we can get more evidence.
A)True
B)False








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