We propose an empirical explication of the notion of ‘causation’, which we call a generalized explication of ‘causation’ (GEC), based on the numerical balance between instantiations of extensive quantities. In this way, it will be shown that both the conserved and the non-conserved quantities have a role. It follows that the Salmon– Dowe approach should be considered valid only in particular cases.
Explicating the notion of 'causation': the role of the extensive quantities
SAGGION, ANTONIO
2010
Abstract
We propose an empirical explication of the notion of ‘causation’, which we call a generalized explication of ‘causation’ (GEC), based on the numerical balance between instantiations of extensive quantities. In this way, it will be shown that both the conserved and the non-conserved quantities have a role. It follows that the Salmon– Dowe approach should be considered valid only in particular cases.
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