Neil Williams

Neil Williams, a Professor at Buffalo University, dives into the necessity of powers in metaphysics, challenging the anti-necessitarian stance. He critiques modern ideas of 'tending' and provides historical context to defend the significance of necessity. Williams explores the roles of early and late preventers, the interplay of powers in causation, and how these dynamics shape outcomes. His insights on reciprocal powers and the locality of constellations highlight a complex relationship between necessity and causation.