Title

Three Concepts of Cause in Newton's Thought, Part 1

Authors

Andrew Janiak, Duke University

Document Type

Lecture

Publication Date

4-1-2011

Notes

Dr. Andrew Janiak examined how Newton's assertion that objects spread across space can interact causally is related to his endorsement of the traditional metaphysical concepts of substance and of causation. This lecture took place on April 1, 2011 at The University of Western Ontario as part of the Rotman Institute of Philosophy Speaker Series.

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