Mechanisms and constitutive relevance
Mechanisms and constitutive relevance
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机制和构成相关性
DOI：
10.1007/s11229-011-9882-z
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发表时间：
2011
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影响因子：
1.5
通讯作者：
M. Couch
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作者：
M. Couch
本文将考察机制的性质，以及机制运行中相关部分和无关部分的区别。我首先考虑克雷弗在他的《机制的本质》一书中对这种区别的描述，并解释了一些问题。然后，我对麦基因果关系理论中的一些资源的区别提供了一个新的描述。最后，我解释了这一描述如何使我们更好地理解什么是机制及其各种特征。
This paper will examine the nature of mechanisms and the distinction between the relevant and irrelevant parts involved in a mechanism’s operation. I first consider Craver’s account of this distinction in his book on the nature of mechanisms, and explain some problems. I then offer a novel account of the distinction that appeals to some resources from Mackie’s theory of causation. I end by explaining how this account enables us to better understand what mechanisms are and their various features.