Understanding Counterfactuals Understanding Causation

This book PDF is perfect for those who love Philosophy genre, written by Christoph Hoerl and published by Oxford University Press which was released on 03 November 2011 with total hardcover pages 279. You could read this book directly on your devices with pdf, epub and kindle format, check detail and related Understanding Counterfactuals Understanding Causation books below.

Understanding Counterfactuals Understanding Causation

Author	: Christoph Hoerl
File Size	: 46,5 Mb
Publisher	: Oxford University Press
Language	: English
Release Date	: 03 November 2011
ISBN	: 9780199590698
Pages	: 279 pages

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Understanding Counterfactuals Understanding Causation by Christoph Hoerl Book PDF Summary

Twelve essays explore what bearing empirical findings might have on philosophical concerns about counterfactuals and causation, and how, in turn, work in philosophy might help clarify issues in empirical work on the relationships between causal and counterfactual thought.

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