Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-2016
Department
Philosophy
Language
English
Publication Title
The Southern Journal of Philosophy
Abstract
This paper argues that two principles held by many metaphysicians and philosophers of mind are inconsistent: (1) there is no systematic overdetermination, and (2) some causal effects are also determined by their metaphysical grounds. Call this “The Problem of Secondary Effects.” After introducing the problem and noting philosophical theories that face it, the paper offers further clarification by considering three potential strategies for solving it. All fail. An approach that sacrifices ‘secondary effects’ is briefly sketched as a solution.
DOI
10.1111/sjp.12168
Recommended Citation
Engelhardt, Jeff, "The Problem of Secondary Effects" (2016). Dickinson College Faculty Publications. Paper 447.
https://scholar.dickinson.edu/faculty_publications/447
Comments
Published as:
Engelhardt, Jeff. "The Problem of Secondary Effects." The Southern Journal of Philosophy 54, no. 2 (2016): 247-266. doi: 10.1111/sjp.12168
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