= Humean definition of causality
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The Humean definition of causality is grounded in the philosophical ideas of David Hume, an 18th-century Scottish philosopher. Hume's view on causality emphasizes the empirical basis of our understanding of cause and effect. Here are the key aspects of his definition: 1. **Regularity and Association**: Hume argues that we do not observe causation directly; instead, we observe a constant conjunction of events.
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