Single Idea 23785

[catalogued under 26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 1. Causation]

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 Reference

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

Idea 23786 The status quo is part of what exists, and so needs metaphysical explanation [Williams,NE]