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But Hume wasn’t rejecting the evidence. He was comparing the evidence for a miracle to the evidence that there are no miracles, choosing the conclusion supported by a preponderance of of evidence. So, no contradiction that I can see.

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Figs in Winter
Figs in Winter

Written by Figs in Winter

by Massimo Pigliucci, a scientist, philosopher, and Professor at the City College of New York. Exploring and practicing Stoicism & other philosophies of life.

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