David Hume: miracles

just thought i'd create a quiz to help everyone remember the beliefs of David Hume

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  • Created by: Kelly:)
  • Created on: 28-05-11 11:35
What does Hume believe about a wise man?
that he bases his beliefs on evidence he has
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What does Hume say about miracles and nature?
if it's been seen before in nature, then it isn't a miracle
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What does Hume say about what happens when a miracle occurs?
the laws of nature are broken
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What does Hume say about witness statements of miracles?
they should be challenged
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What does Hume say about miracles that happened in the past?
they were never witnessed by enough people who are clever
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What does Hume say about miracles from an uneducated/uncivilised country?
he dismisses the claims because the people there don't understand
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What does Hume say about religious believers claims to miracles?
they exaggerate
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What does Hume say about miracles and nature?

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if it's been seen before in nature, then it isn't a miracle

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What does Hume say about witness statements of miracles?

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What does Hume say about miracles that happened in the past?

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