Philosophical and Scientific Perspectives on Downward Causation

Book Overview

This volume brings together experts who delve into classic and unexplored lines of philosophical inquiry related to downward causation. It critically assesses the possibility of downward causation given different ontological assumptions and explores the connection between downward causation and the metaphysics of causation and dispositions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367372304
• ISBN13: 9780367372309
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"