Causation and Explanation

Causation refers to a relationship where one event (the cause) directly influences or brings about another event (the effect). Explanation involves understanding why or how something happens, often by identifying its causes. For example, if smoking causes lung cancer, smoking is the cause, and the increased risk of cancer is the effect. Causation shows a direct link, while explanation provides the reasoning or process behind that link. Both help us understand the world by connecting actions to outcomes and revealing underlying mechanisms.