Causation and laws of nature
This is the first English translation of Causalite ́ et Lois de La Nature, and is an important contribution to the theory of causation. Max Kistler reconstructs a unified concept of causation that is general enough to adequately deal with both elementary physical processes, and the macroscopic level...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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London :
Routledge
2006.
2017. |
| Colección: | Routledge studies in contemporary philosophy ;
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009433699206719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Book Cover; Half-Title; Series Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. What is a causal relation?; 2. Laws of nature and universal generalizations; 3. Applicability conditions and the concept of ""strict law""; 4. Consequences; 5. The nomological theory of causation and causal responsibility; 6. Efficacious properties and the instantiation of laws; 7. Causal responsibility and its applications; Conclusion; Notes; References; Index
