Causation and Laws of Nature
Download or Read eBook Causation and Laws of Nature PDF written by Max Kistler and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-09-27 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Max Kistler |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 273 |
| Release | : 2006-09-27 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781134150687 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1134150687 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (87 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Causation and Laws of Nature by : Max Kistler
Book excerpt: What is a causal relation? -- Laws of nature and universal generalisations -- Applicability conditions and the concept of strict law -- Consequences -- The nomological theory of causation and causal responsibility -- Efficacious properties and the instantiation of laws -- Causal responsibility and its applications.
