Full Idea
Clearly chance is a coincidental cause in the sphere of events which have some purpose and are the subject of choice.
Gist of Idea
Chance is a coincidental cause among events involving purpose and choice
Source
Aristotle (Physics [c.337 BCE], 197a05)
Book Reference
Aristotle: 'Physics', ed/tr. Waterfield,Robin [OUP 1996], p.45
A Reaction
This is the culmination of his discussion of going to the market place and happening to meet your debtor (196b33). We must now decide whether a 'coincidental cause' is a true case of causation.