A Regularity Theory of Causation

Andreas, Holger and Günther, Mario (2024): A Regularity Theory of Causation. In: Pacific Philosophical Quarterly

Abstract

In this paper, we propose a regularity theory of causation. The theory aims to be reductive and to align with our pre-theoretic understanding of the causal relation. We show that our theory can account for a wide range of causal scenarios, including isomorphic scenarios, omissions, and scenarios which suggest that causation is not transitive.

• Item Type: Journal article
• Faculties: Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and Religious Science > Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (MCMP)
• Subjects: 100 Philosophy and Psychology > 100 Philosophy; 500 Science > 510 Mathematics
• ISSN: 0279-0750
• Language: English