A Theory of Causation: Causae Causantes (Originating Causes) as Inus Conditions in Branching Space-Times

DOI10.1093/bjps/axi115zbMath1084.83036OpenAlexW2145275850MaRDI QIDQ5703286

Publication date: 8 November 2005

Published in: The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science (Search for Journal in Brave)

Full work available at URL: http://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/891/1/causa-causans-bst-7.pdf

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Relativistic cosmology (83F05) Philosophical and critical aspects of logic and foundations (03A05) Special relativity (83A05) Relativistic gravitational theories other than Einstein's, including asymmetric field theories (83D05)

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