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Full Idea
I believe that it is also the job of a theory of causation to explain non-change
Gist of Idea
Causation needs to explain stasis, as well as change
Source
Neil E. Williams (The Powers Metaphysics [2019], 07.2)
Book Ref
Williams,Neil E.: 'The Powers Metaphysics' [OUP 2019], p.154
A Reaction
Good point. Most attempts to pin down causation refer only to changes and differences. Two playing cards propping one another up is his example.
Related Idea
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