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(1990) Synthese 82 (1).

Necessary connexions in mechanics

Patrick Sibelius

pp. 53-76

Hume's conception of causation and induction is discussed in the context where the causal evolution is represented by the motion of a free particle in space. The difference between classical and relativistic mechanics is shown to be significant for the discussion.

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DOI: 10.1007/BF00413669

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Sibelius, P. (1990). Necessary connexions in mechanics. Synthese 82 (1), pp. 53-76.

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