Single Idea 15491

[catalogued under 26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 8. Particular Causation / b. Causal relata]

Full Idea

Disposition and manifestation are the basic categories by means of which cause and effect are to be explained.

Gist of Idea

Causation should be explained in terms of dispositions and manifestations

Source

C.B. Martin (The Mind in Nature [2008], 07.8)

Book Reference

Martin,C.B.: 'The Mind in Nature' [OUP 2008], p.91


A Reaction

'Manifestation' sounds a bit subjective. The manifestation evident to us may not indicate what is really going on below the surface. I like his basic picture.