Causation and Laws of Nature
This is the first Eng 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 of p...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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[Place of publication not identified] :
Taylor & Francis
2007.
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009745284706719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- 1. What is a Causal Relation?
- 2. Laws of Nature and Universal Generalisations-- 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.
