Lecture 16: David Hume: Introduction to “Of Miracles”

Ian Ramsey Centre: The Deist Controversy by Oxford University

Jun 22, 201735:23Religion & Spirituality

Here begins the discussion of David Hume, especially his essay ‘Of Miracles’ from his Philosophical Essays. This lecture includes differing interpretations for the argument Hume is making in part one of his essay.

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