To believe or not believe...or not decide: A decision-theoretic model of agnosticism

Using decision theory, we construct a stylized theory of agnosticism, defined as choosing not to choose a religion. The theory indicates agnosticism can be supported as a rational choice if (a) adopting agnosticism provides in-life benefits relative to perceived religions, (b) the perceived payoff f...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Rationality and society 2012-11, Vol.24 (4), p.408-441
Hauptverfasser:	PINGLE, Mark, MELKONYAN, Tigran
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Agnosticism Atheism Decision theory Ethics and moral life General studies Rational choice Religion Social psychology Sociology Sociology of knowledge and ethics Sociology of knowledge and sociology of culture Sociology of religion Theory Truth
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