Exploring Causal Series and Primary Causes

The chapter delves into the metaphysical concept of different causal series, distinguishing between accidental and essentially ordered series, and the necessity of a primary cause for the existence of subsequent members. Through examples like snooker balls and golfers, the chapter illustrates how different types of series require different relationships between cause and effect for completion.

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