Comparative Study - Hume & Swinburne - Evaluation

Question 1

(Hume) Hume’s argument that miracles in different religions aren’t _ would only be valid (according to Swinburne) if the two miracles were in conflict and incompatible

Answer 1

compatible

Question 2

(Hume) Miracles in different religions do not usually show specific details of the religion are true, but rather showcase the _ of God or Gods to their people

Answer 2

power

Question 3

(Hume) Hume’s standards for witnesses are too _, he rejects miracles despite the number integrity and education of the witnesses and doesn’t state that the desired standard is.

Answer 3

high

Question 4

(Hume) Hume states people love to exaggerate and propogate stories, but this is too _ as there are people who are honest, and virtuous religious people would be expected to be so

Answer 4

cynical

Question 5

(Hume) Hume’s criticism that witnesses come from “ignorant and barbaric nations” is unjustified and can be viewed as an _ _ attack

Answer 5

Ad Hominem