Physical Causation discusses in a systematic way an original, positive account of the conserved quantities account of causal processes that Phil Dowe has been developing over the past ten years. Dowe offers a clear and original account of causation based firmly in contemporary science. This is an important, original book that will be widely discussed among philosophers and students working in contemporary metaphysics and philosophy of science, and also scientists with an interest in foundational issues.
Phil Dowe is a senior lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Queensland and formerly of the University of Tasmania. His book, Physical Causation, was published in 2000 by Cambridge University Press. His research interests, besides causation, include chance, identity, time and the interaction between science and religion. He is currently writing a book on Time Travel.