Hume's theory of Causation: Is there more than one?

0369598 - FLÚ 2012 CZ eng J - Journal Article
Hill, James
Hume's theory of Causation: Is there more than one?
Teorie vědy. Roč. 33, č. 2 (2011), s. 233-249. ISSN 1210-0250. E-ISSN 1804-6347
Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z90090514
Keywords : Hume * causation * Newton
Subject RIV: AA - Philosophy ; Religion

It is traditionally assumed that there is only one theory of causality in Hume's writings. In this article it is shown that we can distinguish between an early and mature theory. It is argued that the mature theory,strongly influenced by Newton's physics, accords with the New Hume sceptical realist) interpretation by asserting that real causal relations are not accessible to the human mind.
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