Counterfactuals and Causal Explanation
Woodward, Jim (2002) Counterfactuals and Causal Explanation.
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Abstract
This paper defends the claim that counterfactuals with certain features play a central role in causal explanation. These are counterfactuals that describe the outcomes of hypothetical experiments. I compare my treatment to some influential alternative accounts and also reply to objections, including those raised by Bogen in this workshop.
| Keywords: | counterfactuals causal explanation |
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| Conferences and Volumes: | [2002] Philosophy of Science Assoc. 18th Biennial Mtg - PSA 2002: Contributed Papers (Milwaukee, WI; 2002): PSA 2002 Workshops |
| ID Code: | 839 |
| Deposited By: | Woodward, Jim |
| Deposited On: | 15 October 2002 |