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    Mackie's INUS account establishes that causes are insuffi... — Carmelics
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    Challenges→A condition is causally operative sufficient for some effect only if, given the laws of nature, whenever the condition is present it is causally necessary that the effect occurs.

    Mackie's INUS account establishes that causes are insufficient but necessary parts of conditions that are themselves unnecessary but sufficient for effects.

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