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26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 9. General Causation / d. Causal necessity

12726	In a true cause we see a necessary connection [Malebranche]
	Full Idea: A true cause is one in which the mind perceives a necessary connection between the cause and its effect.
	From: Nicolas Malebranche (The Search After Truth [1675], 1.649 (450)), quoted by Daniel Garber - Leibniz:Body,Substance,Monad 5
	A reaction: Presumably Hume was ignorant of 'true' causes, since he says he never saw this connection. But then is the perception done by the mind, or by the senses?