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Are all reasons causes?

Authors :
Dietz, Christina
Source :
Philosophical Studies. May2016, Vol. 173 Issue 5, p1179-1190. 12p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

In this paper, I revisit the Davidsonian thesis that all reasons are causes. Drawing on a better taxonomy of reasons than the one Davidson provides, I argue that this thesis is either indefensible or uninteresting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*THESIS statements (Rhetoric)
*REASON
*TAXONOMY
*EXPLANATION
*ACT (Philosophy)

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Language :
English
ISSN :
00318116
Volume :
173
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Philosophical Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
114077763
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11098-015-0523-0
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