Contingency and Causation

This chapter explores the philosophical distinctions between contingent and necessary truths, using the example of a microphone to illustrate how existence is often explained through causation. The discussion delves into Aristotelian concepts and examines the implications of infinite regress in causal chains, questioning the necessity of explanations for contingent facts. Ultimately, the chapter critiques common confusions between different types of necessity and the role of brute facts in understanding existence.