Causation and Harm

Causation refers to the relationship between events where one event (the cause) directly leads to another event (the effect). In matters of harm, it means identifying whether an action or event resulted in injury or damage to someone or something. To establish causation in legal or ethical contexts, it must be shown that the harmful outcome would not have occurred without the cause. Understanding this relationship helps in assessing responsibility and accountability, particularly in fields like law, medicine, and public policy, where the impact of actions on individuals and communities is critically examined.