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“A miracle is a transgression of a Law of Nature by a particular volition of the Deity or by the interposition of some invisible agent” – Comment on the adequacy of this definition of a miracle.
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"A miracle is a transgression of a Law of Nature by a particular volition of the Deity or by the interposition of some invisible agent" - Comment on the adequacy of this definition of a miracle. The above mentioned definition of a miracle was put forward by David Hume, and is probably the most well known definition available. It is often referred to as the classic understanding of a miracle is. This essay will discuss the key aspects of the definition, including: what is meant by laws of nature, and the intervention of a Deity or invisible agent. It will evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of this definition including arguments from Davies, Hick and Holland. To be able to comment upon the adequacy of this definition, one must be able to understand what Hume means by laws of nature. An ambiguity with the term 'law of nature' and what is meant by...
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