Causal Arguments and Causal Fallacies We have learned that any statement of the form "X causes Y" can be represented as an explanation in which X is the reason and Y is the conclusion. So, for example ...

Allured by the promise of Big Data, science has shortchanged causal explanation in favor of data-driven prediction. But ultimately we must ask why. Tim Maudlin; Books & Ideas Mind and Psychology ...

People are generally very good at detecting cause-effect relationships. This ability helps us understand the world, learn, ...

To show a causal link close causal link The scientific explanation of how one factor can cause a change in another factor., scientists must find evidence that scientifically explains the connection.

Too many commentaries on the 2016 election offer single-cause explanations. A Causal Landscape may help us maintain perspective and draw the right lessons for the future.