We have causal theories of reference, perception, knowledge, content and numerous other things. If it were to turn out that causation doesn’t exist, we would be in serious trouble! In these lectures you will be introduced to the most influential theories of causation, the motivations for them and arguments behind them, and the problems they face. Students will have a deeper knowledge from this course.
Assessment
This course does not involve any written exams. Students need to answer 5 assignment questions to complete the course, the answers will be in the form of written work in pdf or word. Students can write the answers in their own time. Each answer needs to be 200 words (1 Page). Once the answers are submitted, the tutor will check and assess the work.
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Course Credit: University of Oxford
Course Curriculum
The regularity theory of causation | 01:32:00 | ||
The counterfactual theory of causation | 01:35:00 | ||
The necessary connection analysis of causation | 01:29:00 | ||
The singularist theory of causation | 01:37:00 | ||
Time and Causation | 01:30:00 | ||
Mental Causation | 01:33:00 | ||
Assessment | |||
Submit Your Assignment | 00:00:00 | ||
Certification | 00:00:00 |
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