Full Idea
The fault of the causal theory of explanation was to overlook the fact that there are more ways of making something what it is or being responsible for it than by causing it. …Causation is a particular type of determinative relation.
Gist of Idea
The causal theory of explanation neglects determinations which are not causal
Source
David-Hillel Ruben (Explaining Explanation [1990], Ch 7)
Book Reference
Ruben,David-Hillel: 'Explaining Explanation' [Routledge 1990], p.231
A Reaction
The only thing I can think of is that certain abstract facts are 'determined' by other abtract facts, without being 'caused' by them. A useful word.