Abstract
In a recent paper in Religious Studies, Clarke criticizes Mumford's definition of a miracle as it fails to recognize a supernatural agent capable of intent. Clarke believes that in order for an event to qualify as a miracle a supernatural agent must intend it. It is my aim to dismiss this qualification and demonstrate how Mumford's intent-neutral definition is less problematic. I will do this by examining each of the three cases against Mumford's definition and give reason to reject Clarke's criticism and his own definition of a miracle.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 465-469 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Religious Studies |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2003 |