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[[Causation]] is a basic concept in [[law]], [[philosophy]], [[Buddhism]], and even [[quantum mechanics]] in [[physics]]. Causation is often confused with [[correlation]]; see an [[correlation is not causation|explanation]].

[[Causation]] is a basic concept in [[philosophy]] and [[law]], and even [[quantum mechanics]] in [[physics]]. Causation is often confused with [[correlation]]; see an [[correlation is not causation|explanation]].

== Law ==

== Law ==

Under the [[common law]] of torts, in order to establish [[causation]], a [[plaintiff]] must prove that an actor's conduct "is a substantial factor in bringing about the harm." 2 Restatement (Second) of Torts § 431(a) at 428 (1965). That standard has two dimensions.  

Under the [[common law]] of torts, in order to establish [[causation]], a [[plaintiff]] must prove that an actor's conduct "is a substantial factor in bringing about the harm." 2 Restatement (Second) of Torts § 431(a) at 428 (1965). That standard has two dimensions.  

Thus, both but-for and proximate cause are required to establish causation.

Thus, both but-for and proximate cause are required to establish causation.

 

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In [[Buddhism]], the "causation" ([[karma]] or [[action]] as "seed") of the term "[[cause and effect]]" (effect in [[Sanskrit]] is "phala" or "fruit"), implied by the [[Sanskrit]] word [[karma]], is the main part of the Buddhist [[Dharma]] [[teaching]] of [[Dependent origination]] ([[Interdependence]]) and is part of the second of the [[Four Noble Truths]] which refers to the [[cause]]s of [[suffering]] which is [[immoral]] actions.

 

* [[Buddhism]] [[Dependent origination]]: [[Interdependence]] of [[cause and effect]]

 

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