causality

Meanings

• noun

  The relationship between a cause and its effect.

  - "The causality between smoking and lung cancer is well-established."
  - "Understanding the causality between actions and consequences is essential for good decision-making."

• noun

  The principle that every event must have a cause.

  - "The belief in causality is a fundamental assumption in science."
  - "Some philosophical theories challenge the concept of causality."

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Rhymes

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finality , vitality , reality

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Variants

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causalities , causality

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'causa' meaning 'reason' or 'matter' and the suffix '-ality'.

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Trivia

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1. The concept of causality has been debated since ancient times, with philosophers such as Aristotle and Descartes making significant contributions to the discussion.

2. The study of causality is called 'causal inquiry' or 'causal analysis'.

3. The famous philosophical question 'Which came first, the chicken or the egg?' is a classic example of a causality dilemma.

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Related Concepts

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1. effect: The outcome or result of a cause.

2. causation: The process of identifying the cause of an event.

3. determinism: The belief that every event has a cause and that the future is predetermined.

4. indeterminism: The belief that some events occur randomly and that the future is not predetermined.

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Causality has been a central concept in various fields, including philosophy, science, and religion. In philosophy, it has been debated extensively, with some arguing for deterministic causality (every event has a cause) and others for indeterministic causality (some events occur randomly). In science, causality is essential for understanding the relationships between phenomena, while in religion, it is often used to explain the reasons for events.

How to Memorize "causality"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a domino effect, where one domino knocks over the next, illustrating the causality between them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate causality with the idea of cause and effect, or with the concept of a reason for something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Cause And Effect' to remember the meaning of causality.

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