Single Idea 23783

[catalogued under 7. Existence / B. Change in Existence / 1. Nature of Change]

Full Idea

There is a phenomenon of change. I am starting with the assumptions that it is a causal phenomenon, and that it requires explanation.

Gist of Idea

Change exists, it is causal, and it needs an explanation

Source

Neil E. Williams (The Powers Metaphysics [2019], 06.1)

Book Reference

Williams,Neil E.: 'The Powers Metaphysics' [OUP 2019], p.121


A Reaction

That is, I take it, that we need a theory which explains change, rather than just describing it. Well said. Williams says, roughly, that each stage causes the next stage.