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Weaknesses
- Various alternative explanations found in
pyschology, physiology and sociology
- If we can explain experiences naturally, then the
force of the argument may be limited
- If we can explain experiences naturally, then the
force of the argument may be limited
- Usually private experiences;
- While this may convince the experiencer,
does not always do so for those nearby
- This led Bertrand Russel to reject the
argument
- It is impossible to confirm or deny what is happening
inside someone else
- It is impossible to confirm or deny what is happening
inside someone else
- This led Bertrand Russel to reject the
argument
- While this may convince the experiencer,
does not always do so for those nearby
- Believers tend to interpret
experiences in the light of their
religious beliefs and traditions
- Believers in different faiths
claim their experiences prove
the truth of their faith
- But, they can't be all right, surely?
- But, they can't be all right, surely?
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