Causal dependence: Causal dependence is the concept that one event or state of affairs is dependent on another because the first event influences or causes the second to occur. It denotes a cause-and-effect relationship. See also Causes, Causation, Effect, Causality._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. |