Beliefs and Big Questions by the Numbers

Do people really believe what they believe? The numbers indicate they often don't. Steven Landsburg says that mathematicians and economists can apply impartial models to a lot of the issues that get deep thoughts...and produce clear results.

Landsburg has applied his approach to such philosophical head-scratchers as "does it make sense to believe in God?" Landsburg, who is a professor of economics at the University of Rochester contributes to Slate.com and is the author of THE BIG QUESTIONS.

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