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#999 Tobias Gerstenberg: How We Think About Causality and Moral Responsibility

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Exploring Causality and Counterfactuals

This chapter examines the philosophical and psychological aspects of causality, contrasting process and dependence theories. It emphasizes the importance of counterfactual reasoning in understanding moral responsibility and causal relationships, while discussing the challenges of interpreting causation in everyday contexts. The chapter highlights the role of intuitive theories and the developmental origins of our causal understanding, demonstrating how these concepts shape our interactions and decisions.

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