#Hidden Causes

Unseen Origins: Understanding Hidden Causes Behind Observable Effects

Building on these philosophical roots, the scientific method focuses on uncovering hidden causes through observation and experimentation. For instance, it took centuries before scientists understood that invisible pathogens cause disease—a discovery that dramatically shifted both medicine and public health. Thus, Ovid’s insight illuminates the patient and often challenging task faced by those who strive to make hidden realities visible. [...]

Unseen Causes and the Clarity of Their Effects

Tracing this idea through history, many ancient philosophers grappled with the relationship between cause and effect. Aristotle, in his 'Physics' (c. 350 BC), sought to identify four types of causes behind every event, suggesting that our senses alone rarely capture the full picture. Similarly, Ovid’s perspective calls forth this tradition of inquiry—urging us to pursue deeper understanding beneath observable events. [...]