Oxford University Press - The Cement of the Universe Book

Explore the fundamental nature of reality with The Cement of the Universe: A Study of Causation. Published by Oxford University Press as part of the Clarendon Library of Logic and Philosophy, this work provides a deep examination of causation as both a conceptual framework and a property found within objects. This text offers fresh perspectives on the logic of singular causal statements and the specific forms of causal regularities. Readers will gain insights into the detection of causal relationships and the inherent asymmetry between cause and effect. The book also addresses the concept of necessary connection, relating causation to statistical laws, functional laws, and teleology. It is a foundational resource for those studying philosophy, logic, and the mechanics of how the universe operates.