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The Odyssey of Commonsense Causality: From Foundational Benchmarks to Cutting-Edge Reasoning

URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2406.19307v2
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:51:34 GMT
Title: The Odyssey of Commonsense Causality: From Foundational Benchmarks to Cutting-Edge Reasoning
Authors: Shaobo Cui, Zhijing Jin, Bernhard Schölkopf, Boi Faltings,
Abstract summary: Understanding commonsense causality helps people understand the principles of the real world better. Despite its significance, a systematic exploration of this topic is notably lacking. Our work aims to provide a systematic overview, update scholars on recent advancements, and provide a pragmatic guide for beginners.
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Abstract: Understanding commonsense causality is a unique mark of intelligence for humans. It helps people understand the principles of the real world better and benefits the decision-making process related to causation. For instance, commonsense causality is crucial in judging whether a defendant's action causes the plaintiff's loss in determining legal liability. Despite its significance, a systematic exploration of this topic is notably lacking. Our comprehensive survey bridges this gap by focusing on taxonomies, benchmarks, acquisition methods, qualitative reasoning, and quantitative measurements in commonsense causality, synthesizing insights from over 200 representative articles. Our work aims to provide a systematic overview, update scholars on recent advancements, provide a pragmatic guide for beginners, and highlight promising future research directions in this vital field.

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