Causality (Philosophy)

Causality in philosophy, especially within the philosophy of physics, refers to the relationship where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect). It's a fundamental concept that helps us understand how and why things happen in the universe. Philosophers and physicists explore questions about the nature of this relationship, such as whether causes precede effects in time or if they can be reversed. In physics, theories like relativity and quantum mechanics challenge traditional views of causality, prompting discussions about determinism, randomness, and the fabric of reality itself.