David Hume and Maurice Wiles on Miracles (AQA A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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How does Hume define a miracle?
How does Hume define a miracle?
A violation of laws of nature
What is Hume's fundamental principle about belief?
What is Hume's fundamental principle about belief?
A wise man proportions belief to evidence
In Hume's argument, why can't testimony prove miracles?
In Hume's argument, why can't testimony prove miracles?
Lying/mistake is more probable than miracle
Which psychological factor does Hume claim undermines miracle testimony?
Which psychological factor does Hume claim undermines miracle testimony?
Human credulity and love of wonder
What type of argument does Hume present against miracles?
What type of argument does Hume present against miracles?
Inductive (probabilistic)
What is Wiles' main objection to divine intervention through miracles?
What is Wiles' main objection to divine intervention through miracles?
It makes God seem morally arbitrary
How does Wiles interpret biblical miracle accounts?
How does Wiles interpret biblical miracle accounts?
As symbolic sign events, not literal facts
According to Wiles, what is the only true miracle?
According to Wiles, what is the only true miracle?
Creation of the world itself
Wiles' position on miracles suggests which theological view?
Wiles' position on miracles suggests which theological view?
Deism rather than theism
What is the key difference in Hume and Wiles' approaches?
What is the key difference in Hume and Wiles' approaches?
Hume: realist; Wiles: anti-realist