Causation

Oxford Readings in Philosophy

by Ernest Sosa (editor), Michael Tooley (Editor)

This volume presents a selection of the most influential recent discussions of the crucial metaphysical What is it for one event to cause another? The subject of causation bears on many topics, such as time, explanation, mental states, the laws of nature, and the philosophy of science. Contributors include J.L Mackie, Michael Scriven, Jaegwon Kim, G.E.M. Anscombe, G.H. von Wright, C.J. Ducasse, Wesley C. Salmon, David Lewis, Paul Horwich, Jonathan Bennett, Ernest Sosa, and Michael Tooley.

Genres: Philosophy, Metaphysics, Nonfiction

262 pages, Paperback

First published May 27, 1993

Reviews

[Luke · Rating 3 out of 5]

Exactly what it purports to be.