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Causal Models, Token-Causation and Processes

Menzies, Peter (2002) Causal Models, Token-Causation and Processes. [Preprint]

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    Abstract

    This paper examines some counterexamples to Judea Pearl's theory of token-causation within his structural equations framework. It argues that it is possible to modify the theory in natural ways to overcome these counterexamples.

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    Item Type: Preprint
    Keywords: Judea Pearl, causation, token-causation, structural equations, counterfactuals
    Subjects: General Issues > Causation
    Conferences and Volumes: [2002] Philosophy of Science Assoc. 18th Biennial Mtg - PSA 2002: Contributed Papers (Milwaukee, WI; 2002) > PSA 2002 Symposia
    Depositing User: Peter Menzies
    Date Deposited: 14 Mar 2003
    Last Modified: 07 Oct 2010 11:11
    Item ID: 1039
    URI: http://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/1039

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