The counterfactual theory of causation

Both time and causation seems to have the same 'direction’ . Can we explain this? 

We do what we do because we believe what we believe. Or do we? How does mental causation work? 

The idea that there are real metaphysical necessities relating cause and effect. 

Everything that happens in this world is the result of an action. There is no coincidence, if this is correct. For something to have happened, an event of some kind had to precede the outcome. The common example is that a rock tossed in water causes ripples. One could not rightly ... Show More

Maybe if Nicholas hadn't been so set on rejecting the verdict of 1905, there wouldn't be a Part II to look forward to. 

Learn some useful phrases for talking about cause and effect. 

<p><span style="color: #1e1e1e; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 25px;">Should have, could have, and would have are sometimes called “modals of lost opportunity” because they describe situations when we are imagining that ... Show More

Probably wouldn't be a revolution if everything just kept on being cool and stable. For tickets to the October dates: Oct. 3 Austin TX @ Paramount Theater Oct. 4 San Francisco @ Palace of Fine Arts Oct. 5 Seattle @ Town Hall Oct. 25 Chicago @ Vic Theater Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilb ... Show More

In this episode, we smoothly enter into the world of "conditionals", covering the most plausible cases as well as past hypotheses that are impossible. 

“If Only I Would Have” 

Life interrupts the “could be” with the “is” on a daily basis. You could be a great musician, but class is starting in five minutes. You could be a better person, but your temper is often unchecked.  Here is one thing we know: The “is” will always become the “was.” Luckily, you g ... Show More