
The End Of All Things | John Dupré, Subir Sarkar, Nancy Cartwright
Philosophy For Our Times
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Understanding Causation
This chapter explores the concept of causality in physics and philosophy, emphasizing how various entities interact and shape outcomes. The discussion highlights the complexity of causal relationships across different scientific disciplines, examining the distinction between superficial explanations and deeper causal mechanisms. Additionally, it addresses significant principles like the Pauli exclusion principle in atomic interactions and critiques popular notions that challenge established ideas of causality.
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