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title: 'On Causation and Development'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
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authors:
- 'James McCosh'
date: 1881-05-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Causality'
- 'Science'
- 'Natural Theology'
scriptures:
- 'Genesis 1'
- 'Psalms 19'
- 'Romans 1'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/mccosh-1881-on-causation-and-development
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# On Causation and Development

Analyzes physical causation: causes and effects are plural, include conditions, concomitants, and occasions. Discusses conservation of energy, limits, and possible divine agency.

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