Woodward, Jim (2002) Counterfactuals and Causal Explanation. [Preprint]

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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.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Woodward, Jim
Keywords:	counterfactuals causal explanation
Depositing User:	Jim Woodward
Date Deposited:	15 Oct 2002
Last Modified:	07 Oct 2010 15:11
Item ID:	839
Date:	February 2002
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/839

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