Supernatural: The term "supernatural" pertains to phenomena or forces which are supposed to defy the laws of nature and scientific understanding. It includes concepts like ghosts, magic, and divine intervention, often attributed to a realm or power outside the realm of the physical world. See also Natural laws, Physics, Causality, Causal laws, Causal explanation, Causal dependence, Causation, Causes, Effects, Explanation, Measurements, Knowledge, Science, Mysticism, Magical thinking._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. |