Stephen Mumford, Rani Lill Anjum(Contributor)
Getting Causes from Powers
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198709626
- author:
- Stephen Mumford, Rani Lill Anjum(Contributor)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 270
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 1.8 x 13.7 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Philosophy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Causation is a fundamental concept that underlies many scientific and technological fields. However, despite its ubiquity, our understanding of causation remains incomplete. In "Getting Causes from Powers", Stephen Mumford and Rani Lill Anjum develop a new theory of causation based on an ontology of real powers or dispositions. This book presents a novel approach to causation that challenges existing assumptions and offers surprising insights into the nature of explanation, perception, and modelling. The authors' theory is tested against empirical evidence from biology, providing a rigorous foundation for their ideas.
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