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Questions of Miracle

Edited by Robert A. Larmer

An insightful inquiry into the philosophy of miracles.

Paper (0773515011) 9780773515017
Release date: 1996-08-01
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Cloth (0773514163) 9780773514164
Release date: 1996-08-01
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184pp

Subjects:
Philosophy   Religious Studies   Philosophy: Epistemology & Metaphysics   Philosophy: Philosophy of Religion  

This collection of essays explores new avenues in the ongoing debate on miracles and sheds light on various theological and philosophical issues. Presented as a dialogue between Robert Larmer and other leading philosophers in the field, all sides of the issues are provocatively explored.

Questions of Miracle will be a valuable reference book and teaching tool for scholars and students of theology, religious studies, and philosophy.

Contents
The Logic of Probabilities in Hume's Argument against Miracles - Fred Wilson (Toronto) David Hume and the Miraculous - Robert Larmer Miracles and the Laws of Nature - Robert Larmer Against Miracles - John Collier (University of Newcastle) Against "Against Miracles" - Robert Larmer Miracles and Conservation Laws - Neil MacGill (UNB) Miracles and Conservation Laws: A Reply to Professor MacGill - Robert Larmer Miracles and Criteria - Robert Larmer Miracles and Natural Explanations - David Basinger (Roberts Wesleyan College) Miracles and Natural Explanations: A Rejoinder - Robert Larmer Miracles as Evidence for Theism: A Surrejoinder - David Basinger Miracles, Evidence, and Theism: A Further Apologia - Robert Larmer Authenticating Biblical Reports of Miracles - Phillip Wiebe (Trinity Western University) Miracles and Testimony: A Reply to Wiebe - Robert Larmer Miracles as Evidence against the Existence of God - Christine Overall (Queen's) Miracles and the Existence of God: A Reply - Robert Larmer.

Review quotes
"The contributors shed light on the problem of the rationality of belief in miracles by inventing new arguments and setting out old arguments in new ways. The book's special merit is the systematic way in which it presents both sides of the case for and against miracles." Hugo Meynell, Department of Religious Studies, University of Calgary.

"Questions of Miracle is a pertinent and persuasive contribution to the field. Larmer argues well and draws together in one volume pertinent parts of a continuing debate." Eldon Hay, Department of Religious Studies, Mount Allison University.


Robert A. Larmer is professor of philosophy, University of New Brunswick.
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