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Bi-directionality and time in causal relationships

Samaniego, Fernanda (2022) Bi-directionality and time in causal relationships. THEORIA. An International Journal for Theory, History and Foundations of Science, 37 (1). pp. 103-109. ISSN 0495-4548

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Abstract

This paper aims to provide an answer to James Woodward’s article “Flagpoles anyone? Causal and explanatory asymmetries”. It will be conjectured that, when causal directionality depends on the experimental design, it is because the variables involved are capable of producing changes in each other. This will be exemplified using the case of ideal gases as opposed to the flagpole-shadow scenario.


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Samaniego, Fernandafernandasamaniego@filos.unam.mx
Additional Information: ISSN: 0495-4548 (print)
Keywords: casuality, directionality, mutually dependent variables
Subjects: General Issues > Causation
General Issues > Explanation
General Issues > History of Science Case Studies
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email theoria@ehu.es
Date Deposited: 15 May 2022 03:50
Last Modified: 15 May 2022 03:50
Item ID: 20615
Journal or Publication Title: THEORIA. An International Journal for Theory, History and Foundations of Science
Publisher: Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea / Universidad del País Vasco
Official URL: https://ojs.ehu.eus/index.php/THEORIA/article/view...
DOI or Unique Handle: 10.1387/theoria.22695
Subjects: General Issues > Causation
General Issues > Explanation
General Issues > History of Science Case Studies
Date: 2022
Page Range: pp. 103-109
Volume: 37
Number: 1
ISSN: 0495-4548
URI: https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/20615

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