Table of Contents

Preface, Introduction, 1 Deterministic causation, 2 The chances of effects, 3 Interpretations of probability, 4 Chance, 5 Indeterministic causation, 6 Raising the chances of effects, 7 Causes as means, 8 Degrees of effectiveness, 9 Factual causes and effects, 10 Events, 11 Particular causes and effects, 12 Affecting particulars, 13 Causal relations, 14 Causal facta, 15 Properties, 16 Laws, 17 Time, Bibliography, Index

About the Author

D.H. Mellor, D.H. Mellor

Reviews

"Mellor writes in a truly gripping manner...The Facts of Causation" takes you on a journey through causal analysis, i.e. an issue fundamental for philosophy and theory of science...you will enjoy a guided tour while leads you to all the main topics... light up the "troublesome parts and exhibits the highlights...."
-"Erkenntnis
"This forcefully and well written book elaborates and ambitious conception of causation, encompassing deterministic and indeterministic causation of events by other events, causation of events by dispositions, and causation of facts by other facts. The topics discussed include relations between causation, explanation, decision making, and evidential warrant "Theoria."
"This book...is the culmination of Mellor's work on causation over the last thirty years... a welcome addition to the libraries of philosophy of science, psychology, and metaphysics." "Philosophical Books."