Causal Argument Flashcards
1
Q
Sufficient cause
A
Enough for something to occur on its own
2
Q
Necessary cause
A
Required for something to occur (but in combination with other factors)
3
Q
Precipitating cause
A
brings on a change
4
Q
Proximate cause
A
Immediately present or visible cause of action
5
Q
Remote cause
A
Indirect or underlying explanation for action
6
Q
Reciprocal cause
A
One factor leads to a second, which reinforces the first, creating a cycle