The secret connexion: causation, realism, and David Hume

In this revised edition of 'The Secret Connexion', Galen Strawson explores one of the most discussed subjects in philosophy: David Hume's work on causation. He argues that Hume believes in causal influence, but insists that we cannot know its nature. The regularity theory of causation...

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Main Author: Strawson, Galen (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2014
Edition:Revised edition
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Online Access:Volltext
Summary:In this revised edition of 'The Secret Connexion', Galen Strawson explores one of the most discussed subjects in philosophy: David Hume's work on causation. He argues that Hume believes in causal influence, but insists that we cannot know its nature. The regularity theory of causation is indefensible, and Hume never adopted it in any case
Item Description:Previous edition: 1989
ISBN:9780191774447
DOI:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199605842.001.0001

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