In an Inquiry into the Human Intellect by David Hume, the idea of ​​miracles is introduced. Hume's argument is that there is no rational reason for humans to believe in miracles and that it is wrong to regard miracles as constitutive of religion. It is because the general notion of miracles comes from the declaration of others who claim to have seen them, Hume believes that there is no way to prove that those reports are accurate, because they were not experienced firsthand. To believe in a miracle, the evidence should be concrete and something irrefutable. When there is any kind of doubt about a miracle, Hume says that any evidence that may be contrary to proof of a miracle is simply evidence that the miracle did not occur, and should be disproved. The only way to prove a miracle is through the testimony of the person who witnessed it, while any evidence against the miracle is something that defies the laws of nature. It is up to the witness's reputation to prove whether or not he actually observed a miracle, because a miracle can only be plausible when it is more probable than the opposing laws of nature. Hume's reasoning for miracles being insufficient events is also an explanation of why he believes miracles are not probable. The first is the idea that humans are not honest enough to have witnessed a miracle. Then there is that human beings want to believe in the supernatural, and that desire allows us to believe in things that could never happen, simply because it would be wonderful and fantastic if that miracle actually happened. Third, the people who usually report miracle sightings are the uncivilized or unsophisticated ones, so… middle of the paper… and he contradicts himself when it comes to his explanations against rationalizing miracles. He insists that miracles don't actually happen because they go against the laws of nature. But there is also no probability that they will actually occur and that we, as human beings, put too much faith in miracles, which is wrong. These points in themselves are confusing and uncomfortable. If miracles were indeed contrary to the laws of nature, then Hume's definition of such laws of nature would have to be redefined, or his acceptance of miracles would have to be reevaluated. If miracles are possible, then any kind of concrete evidence supporting that miracle should be sufficient to prove its existence. There is no need to scroll through a list of contradicting criteria. Word Count: 1548 Works Cited Hume, David An Inquiry Concerning Human Understanding, Eric Steinberg ed., (Hackett)