The Counterfactual NESS Definition of Causation

Beckers & Vennekens recently proposed a definition of actual causation that is based on certain plausible principles, thereby allowing the debate to shift away from its heavy focus examples towards more systematic analysis. This paper contributes analysis in two ways. First, I show their fact formalization Wright’s famous NESS combined with counterfactual difference-making condition. means integrates highly influential approaches are claimed stand opposition each other. Second, modify offer substantial improvement: weaken condition such way it avoids problematic cases preemption. The resulting Counterfactual forms natural compromise between and approach.