PHL235 · Philosophy of Religion

Hume on Violations of the Laws of Nature

An examination of Hume's account of miracles, testimony, and violations of the laws of nature.

Key takeaway

I argue that Hume's definition rules miracles out before the discussion begins, and that a subjective definition is more useful.

First page of Hume on Violations of the Laws of Nature.
philosophy of religionepistemology

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