causal texture

the very large number of mutually dependent events that make up the fabric of reality. Those philosophers and psychologists who use this term conceive of the interdependencies among events in terms of probability rather than certainty, in part because such interdependencies change and develop over time. [introduced into psychology by Edward C. Tolman and Egon Brunswik]

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November 22nd 2024

criminal intent

see mens rea.