Hume on Causation
Routledge (2006)
| Abstract | Causation is one of the most important and enduring topics in philosophy, going back to Aristotle. In this important book, Helen Beebee covers all the major debates and issues in the philosophy of causation. Beginning with an introduction to the concept, Causation examines the most important philosopher of causation, David Hume, and assesses the problems of induction and necessary connection in light of Hume's thought. Beebee then investigates different theories of causation and challenges to the Humane approach. She considers the concepts of regularity, causal experience, necessity, and essences. Throughout the book, she examines and critically discusses other important philosophers on causation, including JL Mackie, John Wright, and Brian Ellis. | |||||||||
| Keywords | Causation | |||||||||
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| Call number | B1499.C38.B44 2006 | |||||||||
| ISBN(s) | 0415243394 9780415243391 | |||||||||
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