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Oxford University Press - Causation and Laws of Nature Book

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Explore the fundamental debate regarding physical explanations and the laws of nature with this scholarly work from Oxford University Press. This book examines whether physical events occur simply because of the properties of things, or if they require the presence of laws of nature to be complete. Tracing the philosophical evolution from Descartes to Hume, the text analyzes how different thinkers approached the relationship between cause and effect. The author, Ott, argues that the competing models of causation during this era emerged from the scholastic notion of power. By looking at the Aristotelian view, where the connection between cause and effect is seen as logically necessary, readers can gain a deeper understanding of how early modern philosophy shaped our current views on the physical world. This book provides a detailed examination of how the concepts of power and necessity influenced the development of scientific and philosophical thought. It is an essential resource for students and scholars interested in the history of science, metaphysics, and the development of early modern thought.

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Examines the philosophical debate between physical property explanations and the necessity of the laws of nature.

Provides a historical analysis of causation models from the era of Descartes through to Hume.

Explores the connection between the scholastic notion of power and early modern models of causation.

Analyzes the Aristotelian view regarding the logical necessity between cause and effect.

Published by Oxford University Press to ensure high academic standards for science and philosophy readers.

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Brand: Oxford University Press
Format: paperback
ASIN: 0199664684
Category: Books > Subjects > Science, Nature & Maths
Domain: Amazon UK
Publication Date: 07 February 2013
Listed Since: 09 May 2012

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