Pascal's Wager
/ˈpæskəlz ˈweɪdʒər/
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- (n.) A philosophical argument proposing that rational individuals should live as if God exists to avoid potential infinite loss, often cited in legal ethics concerning belief and decision-making under uncertainty.
The judge referenced Pascal's Wager when discussing the defendant's moral responsibility under uncertain circumstances.
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Primarily a philosophical concept, Pascal's Wager is occasionally relevant in legal discussions on risk and decision-making, particularly in ethics and evidentiary contexts.
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