Miracles - Identify a philosopher and examine their understanding of the term miracle. Examine arguments that can be used to discredit belief in miracles. How is belief in miracles still strong?
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Miracles
Identify one philosopher and examine his/her understanding of the term miracle (6 marks)
Examine the arguments, which can be used to discredit belief in miracles. In what respect do you consider belief in miracles to be strong in spite of these criticisms (14 marks)
The topic of miracles and their existence is a controversial one due to the lack of proof of their existence and a recognised definition. Philosophers have long debated miracles, their occurrence …
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…of miracles, than those who simply don't believe in God. Nowhere is the strength in the belief in miracles more apparent than in those who have faith. Therefore, even though philosophers can argue over what the universal definition of miracles should be and undermine the effectiveness of the events deemed miraculous, I believe that miracles still take place in the world today in the smallest of ways, some of which we are not even aware.
…of miracles, than those who simply don't believe in God. Nowhere is the strength in the belief in miracles more apparent than in those who have faith. Therefore, even though philosophers can argue over what the universal definition of miracles should be and undermine the effectiveness of the events deemed miraculous, I believe that miracles still take place in the world today in the smallest of ways, some of which we are not even aware.
