Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Moses Schönfinkel, Alexander Bird and Francis Bacon
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26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 2. Types of cause
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The dispositional account explains causation, as stimulation and manifestation of dispositions [Bird]
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26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 4. Naturalised causation
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We should explain causation by powers, not powers by causation [Bird]
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26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 9. General Causation / b. Nomological causation
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Laws are more fundamental in science than causes, and laws will explain causes [Bird]
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Singularism about causes is wrong, as the universals involved imply laws [Bird]
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26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 9. General Causation / c. Counterfactual causation
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The counterfactual approach makes no distinction between cause and pre-condition [Bird]
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