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A Note on Richard Dawkins’ “Spectrum of Theistic Probabilities”
Independent Researcher, Pulaski, VA, USA
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Open Journal of Philosophy·Volume 13 (2023)·Pages 451–460·Published 6 July 2023·DOI10.4236/ojpp.2023.133030
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Abstract
In this paper, we look at Richard Dawkins’ “Spectrum of Theistic Probabilities” from his book “The God Delusion”. The spectrum is edited to account for a mathematical error by Richard Dawkins. Correcting this oversight leads to 2 new theological positions being discovered. One of these positions is defended in detail. In its defense, we argue against a potential flaw of the position and also list a merit for the position among other arguments for the position. The merit involves a rebuttal for Pascal’s wager found in no other piece of literature.
KeywordsRichard DawkinsBertrand RussellPhilosophy of SciencePhilosophy of ReligionPhilosophy of MathematicsAtheismPascal’s Wager
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