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Book SynopsisSince its publication in the mid-eighteenth century, Hume's discussion of miracles has been the target of severe and often ill-tempered attacks. This book offers a systematic response to these attacks. Arguing that these criticisms have rested on misreadings, it begins by providing a narrative of the way Hume's argument actually unfolds.
Trade Review"What a joy to read a philosophy book that is graceful, clear, and short... Fogelin writes with the simplicity and immediacy of a distinguished mind... [I]mpressively conceived and executed."--Mark Sainsbury, Times Literary Supplement "This book provides a subtle reading of Hume; it is both engaging and well argued; and, it makes a useful addition to the recent literature concerning both Hume's argument and testimony in general."--Dan O'Brien, Philosophy in Review
Table of ContentsPreface xi Abbreviations xiii INTRODUCTION 1 CHAPTER 1. The Structur of Hume's Argument 4 CHAPTER 2. Two Recent Critics 32 CHAPTER 3. The Place of "Of Miracles" in Hume's Philosophy 54 APPENDIX 1. Hume's Curious Relationship to Tillotson 63 APPENDIX 2. "Of Miracles" 68 Notes 89 References 95 Index 97
