Single Idea 4790

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

Full Idea

If causation is taken to be an 'intrinsic' relation, then that c causes e will have to depend entirely on the properties of c and e, and the relations between c and e.

Gist of Idea

If causation is 'intrinsic' it depends entirely on the properties and relations of the cause and effect

Source

Stathis Psillos (Causation and Explanation [2002], §4.5.2)

Book Reference

Psillos,Stathis: 'Causation and Explanation' [Acumen 2002], p.128


A Reaction

This view would move us towards 'essentialism', that the essences of objects produce the events and the laws, rather than external imposed forces and laws.