Abstract
There are many different senses of the English word ‘miracle’ (and of words normally so translated into English). In this chapter I shall distinguish these different senses, and show how they are related. I shall end by justifying my taking a particular sense of the word for subsequent philosophical analysis. I shall in subsequent chapters consider in detail what it means to say that in this sense a miracle occurred, and what would be evidence that it did. My analysis of this sense should indicate the way in which claims about miracles in other senses of the word are to be analysed, and so supported or refuted.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Preview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Copyright information
© 1970 Richard Swinburne
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Swinburne, R. (1970). Senses of ‘Miracle’. In: The Concept of Miracle. New Studies in the Philosophy of Religion. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-00776-9_1
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-00776-9_1
Publisher Name: Palgrave Macmillan, London
Print ISBN: 978-0-333-10503-0
Online ISBN: 978-1-349-00776-9
eBook Packages: Palgrave Religion & Philosophy CollectionPhilosophy and Religion (R0)