Chapter 14

CAUSATION

Sec.1. The most important aspect of Uniformity in relation to Induction is Causation 174 Sec.2. Definition of "Cause" explained: five marks of Causation 175 Sec.3. How strictly the conception of Cause can be applied depends upon the subject under investigation 183 Sec.4. Scientific conception of Effect. Plurality of Causes 185 Sec.5. Some condition, but not the whole cause, may long precede the Effect; and some co-effect, but not the whole effect, may long survive the Cause 187 Sec.6. Mechanical Causes and the homogeneous Intermixture of Effects; Chemical Causes and the heteropathic Intermixture of Effects 188 Sec.7. Tendency, Resultant, Counteraction, Elimination, Resolution, Analysis, Reciprocity 189