Hume's Abject Failure: The Argument Against Miracles by John Earman (English) Pa

Description: Hume's Abject Failure by John Earman Situating Humes famous work "Of Miracles" in the context of the 18th century debate on miracles, this book shows that it is largely unoriginal. It also discusses the issues of eyewitness testimony to establish the credibility of marvelous and miraculous events. It aims to contribute to the history of ideas, the philosophy of religion, and more. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This vital study offers a new interpretation of Humes famous "Of Miracles," which notoriously argues against the possibility of miracles. By situating Humes popular argument in the context of the eighteenth-century debate on miracles, Earman shows Humes argument to be largely unoriginal and chiefly without merit where it is original. Yet Earman constructively conceives how progress can be made on the issues that Humes essay so provocatively posed about theability of eyewitness testimony to establish the credibility of marvelous and miraculous events. Author Biography John Earman is Professor of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Pittsburgh. He is the author of "World Enough and Space-Time: Absolute vs. Relationship Theories of Space and Time" (1989) and "Bayes or Bust? A Critical Examination of Bayesian Confirmation Theory" Review "Unlike so many who have gone before, Earman does not merely intend to expose Humes fallacies. His aim is to sketch an epistemology that allows for both the possibility of miracles and a healthy skepticism toward miracle claims--twin goals that many theists also embrace. As a whole, this is a very good book."--Philosophia Christi"[the] argument itself is very clear, very cogent, and very apposite to present debates."--Mind Long Description This vital study offers a new interpretation of Humes famous "Of Miracles," which notoriously argues against the possibility of miracles. By situating Humes popular argument in the context of the eighteenth-century debate on miracles, Earman shows Humes argument to be largely unoriginal and chiefly without merit where it is original. Yet Earman constructively conceives how progress can be made on the issues that Humes essay so provocatively posed about theability of eyewitness testimony to establish the credibility of marvelous and miraculous events. Review Text "Unlike so many who have gone before, Earman does not merely intend to expose Humes fallacies. His aim is to sketch an epistemology that allows for both the possibility of miracles and a healthy skepticism toward miracle claims--twin goals that many theists also embrace. As a whole, this is a very good book."--Philosophia Christi"[the] argument itself is very clear, very cogent, and very apposite to present debates."--Mind Review Quote "Unlike so many who have gone before, Earman does not merely intend toexpose Humes fallacies. His aim is to sketch an epistemology that allows forboth the possibility of miracles and a healthy skepticism toward miracleclaims--twin goals that many theists also embrace. As a whole, this is a verygood book."--Philosophia Christi Details ISBN0195127382 Author John Earman Short Title HUMES ABJECT FAILURE Language English ISBN-10 0195127382 ISBN-13 9780195127386 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2000 Subtitle The Argument Against Miracles Residence PA, US Illustrations black & white illustrations Position Professor of the History and Philosophy of Science Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Affiliation Professor of the History and Philosophy of Science, University of Pittsburgh DOI 10.1604/9780195127386 UK Release Date 2000-12-07 AU Release Date 2000-12-07 NZ Release Date 2000-12-07 US Release Date 2000-12-07 Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Publication Date 2000-12-07 Alternative 9780195127379 DEWEY 210 Audience Professional & Vocational Pages 232 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:53305533;

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