Previous post. This is mostly a dry, technical chapter. But as you read it your curiosity will be piqued. The kicker comes in the penultimate argument. THAT THE INTELLECTUAL SUBSTANCE…

Previous post. We finally get to the question of morality and real magic. THAT THE INTELLECTUAL SUBSTANCE WHICH PROVIDES THE EFFICACY FOR MAGIC WORKS IS NOT MORALLY GOOD 1 We…

Previous post. We're not talking abracadabra here, but the real workings of supernatural, somethings called paranormal, powers. WHERE THE PERFORMANCES OF THE MAGICIANS GET THEIR EFFICACY 1 Now, it remains…

Previous post. I used "witches" instead of "magicians" in the title, because, to us, a magician is a card sharp, but some still know of the supernatural feats of witches.…

Previous post. Always seek for the genuine article. HOW SPIRITUAL SUBSTANCES DO CERTAIN WONDERFUL THINGS WHICH, HOWEVER, ARE NOT TRULY MIRACLES 1 It was Avicenna's position that matter is much…

Previous post. If you think not, try it yourself. THAT GOD ALONE WORKS MIRACLES 1 It can be shown from the foregoing that God alone can work miracles. 2 In…

Previous post. It's a miracle! ON MIRACLES 1 Things that are at times divinely accomplished, apart from the generally established order in things, are customarily called miracles; for we admire…