Causal Models, Token-Causation and Processes

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

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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.

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
ID Code:1039
Deposited By:Menzies, Peter
Deposited On:14 March 2003