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“Burton did not believe in miracles . Nothing happened that could not be explained by physical principles if you knew all the facts .” quote by Philip Jose Farmer
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“Burton did not believe in miracles . Nothing happened that could not be explained by physical principles if you knew all the facts .”

Philip Jose Farmer

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Belief in miracles is dismissed when all phenomena are seen as explainable by physics if all facts are known.

In simple terms: Miracles vanish when everything is explained by physics.

Key Takeaway

Seek evidence before assuming miracles.

Themes

skepticism science belief

Mood

inquisitive analytical

Type

philosophical critical

When to use this quote

  • scientific research
  • philosophical debate
  • education
  • policy making

Key Concepts

physics epistemology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What phenomena might we misinterpret as non‑miraculous?
  • How does complete knowledge change belief?
A Different Perspective

Physical explanations may overlook unknown variables.

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