week 9 Flashcards
(8 cards)
What does Kutach’s concept of “fundamental causation” refer to?
Causal explanations at the most basic level of physical laws, such as Newtonian mechanics.
Which of the following best describes “probabilistic causation”?
The likelihood that an event will cause another, with some degree of uncertainty involved.
What is the role of “culpable causation” in scientific explanations?
To identify the most significant causes in complex situations, focusing on what’s most relevant.
What is the concept of “causal asymmetry”?
Causes always precede effects in time, which is a fundamental principle in our understanding of causality.
What does Bertrand Russell say about causality in advanced scientific theories?
Causality is rarely discussed in advanced scientific theories.
According to Wallace, how does causality function in quantum theory?
Causality doesn’t play a role in quantum theory, only probability does.
What does Ernst Mayr distinguish in evolutionary biology?
The difference between proximate and ultimate causes.
In which scientific field does Wallace argue that causality is used in a broad sense, including proximate and ultimate causes?
Life sciences.
