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What is the difference between a necessary cause and a sufficient cause?
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A necessary cause is a cause that is always present when the effect occurs, while a sufficient cause is a cause that is always sufficient to produce the effect.
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A necessary cause is a cause that is always present when the effect occurs. For example, the presence of oxygen is a necessary cause of fire. A sufficient cause is a cause that is always sufficient to produce the effect. For example, the presence of a spark is a sufficient cause of fire.