Causalism: meaning, definitions and examples

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causalism

 

[ หˆkษ”ห.zษ™l.ษช.zษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

philosophy, theory

Causalism is a philosophical doctrine that emphasizes the significance of cause and effect in understanding the world. It posits that all events or phenomena have specific causes and that comprehending these causal relationships is essential for knowledge. Causalism often challenges deterministic views by acknowledging the complexity and variability in causal interactions.

Synonyms

causal analysis, causal explanation, causal theory

Examples of usage

  • The philosopher argued for causalism in understanding human behavior.
  • In science, causalism plays a crucial role in experimental design.
  • Causalism can help clarify the relationship between variables in research.
  • Many theories in psychology are rooted in causalism.
  • Critics of causalism argue it oversimplifies complex systems.

Translations

Translations of the word "causalism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น causalismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฐเคฃเคตเคพเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kausalismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kausalisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐัƒะทะฐะปั–ะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kausalizm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ› ๆžœไธป็พฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท causalisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ causalismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nedensellik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ๊ณผ๋ก 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุณุจุจูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kauzalismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kauzalizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ› ๆžœไธปไน‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kauzalizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ orsakarhyggja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะฑะตะฟัˆั–ะปะดั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒจแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™bษ™bรงilik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ causalismo

Word origin

The term 'causalism' derives from the word 'cause,' which has its roots in the Latin 'causa' meaning 'a reason' or 'motive.' The suffix '-ism' denotes a doctrine or belief system. Causalism emerged as a significant philosophical concept in the context of discussions surrounding causality, which has been a central theme in philosophy since ancient times. Philosophers like Aristotle and later thinkers explored the nature of causes, their relations to effects, and the implications for understanding existence. As scientific inquiry evolved, particularly during the Enlightenment, the emphasis on empiricism and the quest for objective knowledge highlighted the need for causal explanations in natural sciences. In contemporary discourse, causalism intersects with various fields, including philosophy of science, metaphysics, and epistemology, shaping debates on determinism, free will, and the nature of scientific theories.