Reported Miracles
A Critique of Hume
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- Author: J. Houston, University of Glasgow
- Date Published: November 2007
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Hume argued that no reasonable person should believe the report of miracles as exceptions to nature's usual course. Many religiously skeptical philosophers agree with him, while some theologians have offered other reasons why those who are believers in God should also refuse to accept accounts of miracles as accurate reportage. Taking the opposite stance, Houston argues that miracle stories may contribute toward the reasonableness of belief in God, and, appropriately attested, may be accepted by believers in God. To bolster his case he examines historically and intellectually significant writings about the miraculous.
Read more- A closely argued critique of Hume's position on miracles, with far-reaching implications for religious belief
- A detailed historical survey of the positions of major philosophers and theologians on miracles, comprising a useful introduction to their views generally
- Will appeal to both philosophers and theologians
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"...will be of value to those seeking a synthesis of the intellectual history of the modern debate over miracles and to those philosophers and theologians for whom the debate is still important." The Journal of Religion
See more reviews"A thought provoking study that could challenge an open minded skeptic." The Reader's Review
"...this book has reopened a debate that has been considered closed for many years, and the author's attempts to refute the Humean add a valuable chapter to the discussion of the role of evidence and belief in historical, scientific, theological, and epistemological contexts" Choice
"Houston's vigorous study makes a contribution to the ever-growing body of Hume-literature and to the never-ending debate about the validity of his argument." Colin Brown, Calvin Theological Journal
"This careful study, thorough in both critical analysis and constructive proposal, deserves the attention of all philosophers of religion and of all traditional theists who would arm themselves against one of their most devstating critics." Nigel Biggar, Religious Studies Review
"...the book is an indispensible resource for anyone considering the issue of the status of miracle reports. Contemporary theological literature is enhanced by Houston's accounts of older authors which give adequate detial to enable their viewpoints about miracles to be properly grasped. The value of the book is increased furthur by the fact that it traces and discusses significant relationships between Hume's case and the assumptions and methods of contemporary scientists, historians, and theologians (5)." Martin Hanna, Seminary Studies
"This book impresses because of its unusual combination of theological and philosophical sophistication.... ...I recommend this book to anyone who is disturbed by the Humean position and the repetitive praise it receives. ...detailed observations in it are well worth the read." Terence Penelhum, International Studies in Philosophy
"Joseph Houston's book is a fine contribution to the philosophical investigation of the value of miracle reports for religious apologetics...rich in theological and biblical sources. Houston's reasoning throughout is careful and subtle....I definitely recommend this book for any philosopher, theologian, or student of philosophy interested in the nature of miracles and their possible use in the justification of religious belief." Linda Zagzebski, The Philosophical Review
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- Date Published: November 2007
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521043977
- length: 280 pages
- dimensions: 213 x 135 x 19 mm
- weight: 0.373kg
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Augustine on the miraculous
2. Aquinas on the miraculous
3. Locke on the miraculous
4. Hume on the miraculous
5. Bradley and Troeltsch on the miraculous
6. The concept of a miracle - 1
7. The concept of a miracle - 2
8. Hume's case - preamble to assessment
9. Hume's case tested - 1
10. Hume's case tested - 2
11. Reported miracles and epistemology
12. Reported miracles in theology
Bibliography
Index.
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