Probabilistic Causality by Eells Ellery: First Edition (3 results)

Condition: New. In this important book, Ellery Eells explores and refines philosophical conceptions of probabilistic causality. Series: Cambridge Studies in Probability, Induction and Decision Theory. Num Pages: 428 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 26. Weight in Grams: 650. . 2008. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . …

XII, 413 Seiten mit einigen s/w Abbildungen und Diagrammen. Original hardcover in a dust jacket. Clean book in good condition. Book from a non smoking environment. Sprache: Englisch Original-Leinenband mit Schutzumschlag.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In this important book, Ellery Eells explores and refines philosophical conceptions of probabilistic causality. In a probabilistic theory of causation, causes increase the probability of their effects rather than necessitate their effects in the ways traditional deterministic theories have specified. Philosophical interest in this subject arises from attempts to understand population sciences as well as indeterminism in physics. Taking into account issues involving spurious correlation, probabilistic causal interaction, disjunctive causal factors, and temporal ideas, Professor Eells advances the analysis of what it is for one factor to be a positive causal factor for another. A salient feature of the book is a theory of token level probabilistic causation in which the evolution of the probability of a later event from an earlier event is central. This will be a book of crucial significance to philosophers of science and metaphysicians; it will also prove stimulating to many economists, psychologists, and physicists. In this important book, Ellery Eells explores and refines philosophical conceptions of probabilistic causality. In a probabilistic theory of causation, causes increase the probability of their effects rather than necessitate their effects in the ways traditional deterministic theories have specified. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…