Why Does Zagzebski Conclude That Pascal's Wager Is Not for Everybody

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Essay

Why does Zagzebski conclude that Pascal's wager is not for everybody? Who is it for, and who is it not for?

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Definitions:

Nuchal Rigidity

Stiffness in the neck that resists bending, often a sign of inflammation of the meninges, the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.

Antipyretics

Medications or substances that reduce fever by lowering the body temperature from a raised state.

Bacteria

Microscopic, single-celled organisms found almost everywhere, which can be beneficial, neutral, or harmful to humans and other organisms.

Febrile Seizures

Seizures that occur in a young child with a fever, typically without any brain or spinal cord infection or injury.