causation (Introduction)

by David Turell , Saturday, May 31, 2014, 02:40 (3830 days ago) @ romansh

Romansh: Our observations might be considered facts ... but there is always uncertainty with observations. 
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> At work people talk about processes that have been proven, ie used successfully for a century or so. What they mean they have been demonstrated. The next ore we find or concentrate we buy might not be amenable to the process.-You have been quite clear about your viewpoint. Thank you. I'm sure you accept simple causation: i.e., I throw the switch and the light comes on.