John S. Mill

John Stuart Mill was a 19th-century philosopher who contributed significantly to understanding causality. He proposed methods for identifying causal relationships, known as Mill's Methods. These include strategies for determining whether one phenomenon causes another by observing correlations and controlling for other factors. He emphasized the importance of systematic observation and logical reasoning in drawing conclusions about cause and effect. Mill's work laid the groundwork for modern scientific inquiry, underscoring that just because two events occur together doesn't mean one causes the other; careful analysis is needed to establish true causal links.