Causal Asymmetries |
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| Author:
| Hausman, Daniel M. |
| Series title: | Cambridge Studies in Probability, Induction and Decision Theory Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-05242-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2008 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $54.95 |
Book Description:
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Causation is asymmetrical in many different ways. Causes precede effects; explanations cite causes not effects. Agents use causes to manipulate their effects; they don't use effects to manipulate their causes. Effects of a common cause are correlated; causes of a common effect are not.This book by one of the preeminent philosophers of science writing today offers the most comprehensive account available fo causal asymmetries. It is a major book for philosophers of science that will...
More DescriptionCausation is asymmetrical in many different ways. Causes precede effects; explanations cite causes not effects. Agents use causes to manipulate their effects; they don't use effects to manipulate their causes. Effects of a common cause are correlated; causes of a common effect are not.This book by one of the preeminent philosophers of science writing today offers the most comprehensive account available fo causal asymmetries. It is a major book for philosophers of science that will also prove insightful to economists and statisticians.