Dismantling David Hume

Dismantling David Hume – Ep.313 – Miracles – Hume and the Philosophic Questions – Part 2

Patrick March 10, 2025

We start dismantling David Hume at the best place to start – the beginning. Hume’s definition of miracles, his epistemology, and his claim of neutrality are the best places to see if the foundation of his critique cracks or even fails to support his claims.

Timeline:

00:00 – Introduction
01:35 – Hume & The Philosophy Of Science
02:55 – Hume As Rhetorician Of Old Ideas
03:44 – Not All Empiricists Followed Hume’s Skepticism
04:34 – The Real Rise Of Anti-Miracles During The Time Of Hume
05:26 – Hume’s Basis For Being Anti-Miracle
07:46 – Where Could One Allow For Miracles To Be Considered On A Regular Basis
09:01 – Miracles – Theology Over Science
10:39 – Hume’s Violations Of Natural Law – For No Reason
16:49 – Theism’s Definition Of Natural Law Vs. Hume’s
18:54 – Hume’s Own Violation Of His Epistemology – Induction
24:13 – Hume’s Not Neutral Argument For Miracles
30:12 – Conclusion