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Single Idea 17528

[catalogued under 26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 2. Types of cause]

Full Idea

The analysis of causation in terms of dispositions provides no conceptual reduction, but it does provide insight into the metaphysics of causation. We then know what causation is - it is the stimulation and manifestation of a disposition.

Gist of Idea

The dispositional account explains causation, as stimulation and manifestation of dispositions

Source

Alexander Bird (Causation and the Manifestation of Powers [2010], p.167)

Book Reference

'The Metaphysics of Powers', ed/tr. Marmodoro,Anna [OUP 2013], p.167


A Reaction

I would say that it offers the essence of causation, by giving a basic explanation of it. See Mumford/Lill Anjum on this.