Miracles - Identify a philosopher and examine their understanding of the term miracle. Examine arguments that can be used to discredit belief in miracles. How is belief in miracles still strong?

Miracles
Identify one philosopher and examine his/her understanding of the term miracle (6 marks)
Examine the arguments, which can be used to discredit belief in miracles. In what respect do you consider belief in miracles to be strong in spite of these criticisms (14 marks)
The topic of miracles and their existence is a controversial one due to the lack of proof of their existence and a recognised definition. Philosophers have long debated miracles, their occurrence and the necessary boundaries that should universally define events worthy of being deemed a miracle. Views upon the subjec…