Williamson, Jon (2009) Probabilistic Theories of Causality. In: Beebee, H. and Hitchcock, C. and Menzies, P., eds. The Oxford Handbook of Causation. Oxford University Press, Oxford, pp. 185-212. ISBN 978-0-19-927973-9. (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:23596)
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Abstract
This chapter provides an overview of a range of probabilistic theories of causality, including those of Reichenbach, Good and Suppes, and the contemporary causal net approach. It discusses two key problems for probabilistic accounts: counterexamples to these theories and their failure to account for the relationship between causality and mechanisms. It is argued that to overcome the problems, an epistemic theory of causality is required.
| Item Type: | Book section |
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| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General) |
| Divisions: | Divisions > Division of Arts and Humanities > School of Culture and Languages |
| Depositing User: | Jon Williamson |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Jan 2010 09:58 UTC |
| Last Modified: | 05 Nov 2024 10:03 UTC |
| Resource URI: | https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/23596 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes) |
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Williamson, Jon.
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