A Lewisian regularity theory

IF 1.1 1区哲学 0 PHILOSOPHY PHILOSOPHICAL STUDIES Pub Date : 2024-08-20 DOI:10.1007/s11098-024-02149-z

Holger Andreas, Mario Günther

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Abstract

In this paper, we develop a non-reductive variant of the regularity theory of causation proposed in Andreas and Günther (Pacific Philosophical Quarterly 105: 2–32, 2024). The variant is motivated as a refinement of Lewis’s (Journal of Philosophy 70:556–567, 1973) regularity theory. We do not pursue a reductive theory here because we found a challenge for Baumgartner's (Erkenntnis 78:85–109, 2013) regularity theory which applies to our previous theory as well. The challenge is sidestepped by a framework of law-like propositions resembling structural equations. We furthermore improve the deviancy condition of our previous theory. Finally, we show that the present theory can compete with the most advanced regularity and counterfactual accounts.

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在本文中，我们对 Andreas 和 Günther (Pacific Philosophical Quarterly 105: 2-32, 2024) 中提出的因果关系规律性理论进行了非还原性的变异。该变体的动机是对刘易斯（《哲学杂志》70:556-567，1973 年）的正则性理论的完善。我们在此不追求还原理论，因为我们发现鲍姆加特纳（Erkenntnis 78:85-109，2013）的正则性理论面临挑战，而这一挑战也适用于我们之前的理论。我们通过一个类似于结构方程的法则命题框架回避了这一挑战。我们还进一步改进了前一理论的偏差条件。最后，我们证明本理论可以与最先进的规律性和反事实理论相媲美。

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127

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