Sparse Causation and Mere Abundant Causation
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Abstract Setting off from a familiar distinction in the philosophy of properties, this paper introduces tripartite between sparse causation, abundant causation and mere (instances latter forming sub-class causation). It is argued that contrast allows us to resolve notorious philosophical issues having do with negative involving institutional properties physical macro-causation way unified, intuitive line scientific doctrines practices.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Philosophical Studies
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['1573-0883', '0031-8116']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11098-022-01824-3