The Debate on Causality: Empiricist vs. Aristotelian Perspectives

This chapter explores the rejection of empiricist philosophies on causality, examining the contrasting views of Hume and Kant with St. Thomas' perspective. It delves into the divide between those who see the world as a reliable gift from cognitive faculties and those who believe in perceiving raw sense data, discussing central theses on causality and ontotheology. The chapter also discusses medieval occasionalism and the concept of occasional causation, debating the notions of observable necessity and efficacy in causation.