Which of the following is Hume's definition of "cause"?
A) An object followed by another, and whose appearance can be established a priori
B) An object followed by another, and whose appearance is the result of an observed internal principle
C) An object followed by another
D) An object followed by another, and whose appearance always conveys the thought to that other

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Hume defines "cause" as an object followed by another, where the appearance of the first object always conveys the thought to the second object. This emphasizes the psychological aspect of causation, where the expectation or prediction of the second event is a key component.

Which of the Following Is Hume's Definition of "Cause