L. A. Paul

Causation

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ISBN 13:
9780199673452
author:
L. A. Paul
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Oxford University Press, Usa
language:
English
Publication Year:
2013
Pages:
300
Dimensions:
23.3 x 15.6 x 1.7 centimetres (0
Genre:
Nonfiction, Philosophy, Epistemology,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£45.44

Description

Causation: A User's Guide by L. A. Paul and Edward Jonathan Hall is a comprehensive exploration of one of philosophy's most fundamental concepts. Despite its widespread influence in science and everyday life, the nature of causation remains unclear, with differing opinions and approaches dominating debates. The authors guide readers through the key philosophical treatments of causation, using counterfactual analyses as landmarks to navigate the complex terrain. They examine several contemporary proposals for understanding causation, assessing their merits and methodological cogency. This book provides a broad and sophisticated view of the metaphysics of the causal relation, making it valuable for both specialists and newcomers to the subject. By clarifying central themes and addressing questions about omissions, preemption, and non-transitive causation, Causation: A User's Guide offers a clear path through the confusing landscape of philosophical debates.

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