Articles liés à Causation and Explanation
Synopsis
This collection of original essays on the topics of causation and explanation offers readers a state-of-the-art view of current work in these areas. The book is notable for its interdisciplinary character, and the essays, by distinguished authors and important rising scholars, will be of interest to a wide readership, including philosophers, computer scientists, and economists. Students and scholars alike will find the book valuable for its wide-ranging treatment of two difficult philosophical topics.
The volume focuses first on the development of theories of causation and explanation, and then on the application of those theories. Theoretical discussions include Patrick Suppes's investigation of the causal issues surrounding intentional activities such as computation and decision making, and Clark Glymour and Frank Wimberly's analysis of technical issues encountered in formulating an account of actual causation. The essays exploring applications include Nancy Cartwright's examination of the application of counterfactuals to economics and Alfred Mele's criticism of the work of Benjamin Libet on the applicability of experimental results in psychology to philosophical analyses of free will and self-control.
Causation and Explanation offers a remarkably wide-ranging set of essays on two topics that present difficult philosophical issues.
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
À propos de l?auteur
Joseph Keim Campbell is Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Washington State University.
Michael O'Rourke is Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Michigan State University.
Harry S. Silverstein is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Philosophy at Washington State University, and coeditor of three previous volumes in the Topics in Contemporary Philosophy series, Causation and Explanation (2007), Knowledge and Skepticism (2010), and Time and Identity (2010), all published by the MIT Press.
Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Résultats de recherche pour Causation and Explanation
Image d'archives
Causation and Explanation
Edité par
MIT Press, 2007
ISBN 10 : 0262532905
ISBN 13 : 9780262532907
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture souple
Vendeur : Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 50477032-20
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Causation and Explanation (Topics in Contemporary Philosophy).
Edité par
Bradford Books, 2007
ISBN 10 : 0262532905
ISBN 13 : 9780262532907
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture souple
Vendeur : Kloof Booksellers & Scientia Verlag, Amsterdam, Pays-Bas
Évaluation du vendeur 4 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : as new. Cambridge, MA.: The MIT Press, 2007. Paperback. 336 pp. This collection of original essays on the topics of causation and explanation offers readers a state-of-the-art view of current work in these areas. The book is notable for its interdisciplinary character, and the essays, by distinguished authors and important rising scholars, will be of interest to a wide readership, including philosophers, computer scientists, and economists. Students and scholars alike will find the book valuable for its wide-ranging treatment of two difficult philosophical topics. The volume focuses first on the development of theories of causation and explanation, and then on the application of those theories. Theoretical discussions include Patrick Suppes's investigation of the causal issues surrounding intentional activities such as computation and decision making, and Clark Glymour and Frank Wimberly's analysis of technical issues encountered in formulating an account of actual causation. The essays exploring applications include Nancy Cartwright's examination of the application of counterfactuals to economics and Alfred Mele's criticism of the work of Benjamin Libet on the applicability of experimental results in psychology to philosophical analyses of free will and self-control. English text. Condition : as new. Condition : as new copy. ISBN 9780262532907. Keywords : PHILOSOPHY, causation. N° de réf. du vendeur 272122
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Causation and Explanation (Topics in Contemporary Philosophy)
Edité par
A Bradford Book, 2007
ISBN 10 : 0262532905
ISBN 13 : 9780262532907
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture souple
Vendeur : Powell's Bookstores Chicago, ABAA, Chicago, IL, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : Used - Like New. 2007. Paperback. Fine. N° de réf. du vendeur A32817
Quantité disponible : 5 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Causation and Explanation (Topics in Contemporary Philosophy)
Edité par
A Bradford Book, 2007
ISBN 10 : 0262532905
ISBN 13 : 9780262532907
Ancien ou d'occasion
paperback
Vendeur : Amazing Books Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 4 sur 5 étoiles
paperback. Etat : Good. Clean, sturdy copy in good condition. Light general wear to edges and corners. Small cross sharpie mark to the bottom edge. Four pen marks to the first five pages of the introduction, all other text unmarked. SZ. N° de réf. du vendeur Sq28821
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)