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26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 2. Types of cause
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Singular causation is prior to general causation; each aspirin produces the aspirin generalization [Molnar]
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26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 4. Naturalised causation
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We should analyse causation in terms of powers, not vice versa [Molnar]
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26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 7. Eliminating causation
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We should analyse causation in terms of powers [Molnar]
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26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 9. General Causation / c. Counterfactual causation
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Causal dependence explains counterfactual dependence, not vice versa [Molnar]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / a. Scientific essentialism
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Science works when we assume natural kinds have essences - because it is true [Molnar]
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Location in space and time are non-power properties [Molnar, by Mumford]
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One essential property of a muon doesn't entail the others [Molnar]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / b. Scientific necessity
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It is contingent which kinds and powers exist in the world [Molnar]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 11. Against Laws of Nature
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The laws of nature depend on the powers, not the other way round [Molnar]
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