Maurice Wiles' Views on Miracles

A-Level Philosophy: Maurice Wiles’ Views on Miracles | Complete Interactive Lesson

Develop students’ understanding of Maurice Wiles’ views on miracles with this engaging and fully resourced A-Level Philosophy lesson. Designed to support the AQA specification, this lesson explores Wiles’ key arguments against the traditional understanding of miracles and encourages students to critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of his position.

Students will examine Wiles’ belief that God does not intervene in the natural order through miraculous events and consider the implications of his views for Christian belief. The lesson also provides opportunities to compare Wiles’ arguments with those of David Hume, helping students identify similarities, differences, and the effectiveness of each philosopher’s approach.

Through a range of independent, paired, and whole-class activities, students develop the analytical and evaluative skills needed for success in A-Level Philosophy while preparing for an upcoming assessment.

What’s included:
Complete ready-to-teach interactive lesson presentation
Clear explanation of Maurice Wiles’ key views on miracles
Critical analysis and evaluation tasks
Comparison activities exploring the similarities and differences between Wiles’ and Hume’s views
Independent written tasks to develop analytical skills
Whole-class discussion and philosophical debate activities
Consolidation questions to reinforce learning
Structured opportunities for exam-focused evaluation
Revision homework to prepare students for a mini assessment in the following lesson

Perfect for AQA A-Level Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Philosophy of Religion courses, this lesson encourages students to think critically about the nature of miracles while developing the comparison and evaluation skills required for A-Level success. An excellent resource for preparing students for assessment and building confidence in philosophical analysis.