Indiana Jones & Pascal's Wager: Crash Course Philosophy

The video explores pragmatism, focusing on Pascal's Wager, which argues for belief in God based on practical benefits rather than evidence. It discusses criticisms of this approach and introduces Kierkegaard's fideism, which values faith over reason. The video concludes with a thought experiment by Bertrand Russell, highlighting the risks of belief without evidence.

How does the text relate the character of Indiana Jones to the concept of pragmatic belief?

What role does the concept of 'leap of faith' play in religious belief according to Kierkegaard?

What are the potential risks of believing in something solely for practical reasons?