Causal imputation and purposes of investigation

Philosophy of Science 6 (4):404-411 (1939)
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There is a considerable literature about causation. A great many investigators constantly employ the notion of causation in some form. But with the exception of a very few items, these investigators will find little of use in this literature.

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The forgotten problem: Aims in science.John Somerville - 1935 - Philosophy of Science 2 (2):246-254.

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