King Arthur didn't always ask Merlin to foresee or intervene in what will be. For example, if Arthur had strong reasons to believe that his forces were stronger than the other army, he would not need Merlin's help or guidance. But when the outcome was uncertain, when there was no clear outcome—no evidence or equivocal evidence—and the stakes were great, Arthur turned to Merlin.
Believe What Will Be: Pragmatism and Magic
Believe What Will Be: Pragmatism and Magic
Believe What Will Be: Pragmatism and Magic
King Arthur didn't always ask Merlin to foresee or intervene in what will be. For example, if Arthur had strong reasons to believe that his forces were stronger than the other army, he would not need Merlin's help or guidance. But when the outcome was uncertain, when there was no clear outcome—no evidence or equivocal evidence—and the stakes were great, Arthur turned to Merlin.