The regularity theory of causation

The idea that event c causes event e if and only if had c not had occurred e would not have occurred either. 

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

The idea that causation is a relation science will one day discover. 

For the second episode in this season of History of Ideas, David discusses the Scottish philosopher David Hume and explores how eighteenth-century arguments about the national debt can help make sense of American politics today. When does public borrowing become a recipe for nati ... Show More

On this episode of the podcast, we talk about David Hume! First, we learn about Hume’s ‘is’ versus ‘ought’ distinction and how not being mindful of this pitfall can lead us down a dangerous path. Next, we discuss the limitations of science and learn what Hume thought should fill ... Show More

The difficulties of explaining consciousness scientifically. 

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