In this paper, I will demonstrate why David Hume believes a wise person should believe in the uniformity of nature and not believe in miracles. First, I will lay out and restate Hume’s argument for the belief or disbelief for both the uniformity of nature and for miracles. Next, I will assess the similarities between the two arguments he addresses, and subsequently comment on the differences between the two beliefs, clarifying Hume’s argument. Finally, I will give reasons why I believe Hume is correct. Hume’s Argument for the Belief in Uniformity of Nature Hume begins section seven of An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding by expanding on his definitions he introduced in previous sections. In this section, on the idea of necessary connection,
