Summary |
The term ‘miracle‘ is taken from ordinary discourse and from religious texts such as the Bible. The most typical examples are cases like God healing a blind man or raising a man from the dead, where God visibly intervenes in the ordinary course of things. Philosophers tend to not consider cases of men, for example the apostles, performing miracles or assume that in these God is the main agent too. However, there are controversial debates about how and how wide the concept of a miracle should be defined. Some define a miracle as not involving a divine intervention, others accept that the concept of a miracle implies a divine intervention and therefore claim that miracles are impossible. Much discussed is the relationship between miracles and the laws of nature. |