Miracles

C.S. Lewis challenges the philosophical framework of Naturalism by arguing that human reason and moral judgment cannot originate from a purely material, cause-and-effect universe. He asserts that the mind functions as a bridge to a supernatural reality, positioning miracles not as violations of nature, but as interruptions from a higher source that nature eventually assimilates. Using the incarnation of Christ as the central "Grand Miracle," Lewis explains how divine intervention clarifies the internal logic of the physical world rather than contradicting its fundamental laws.

This book serves readers who want a logical defense of theism rooted in formal epistemology and late-antique philosophy. It appeals to those skeptical of modern materialism who seek a systematic explanation for how the supernatural interacts with scientific observation. Readers finish the text with a technical vocabulary for discussing the relationship between nature and grace. They gain a framework for viewing historical religious accounts as consistent events within a coherent, objective reality rather than mere metaphorical or psychological experiences.

Deep; a moderate read.

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