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In this paper, I propose a new conception of overdetermination and defend it. Philosophers have thought that what is essential to overdetermination situations is the existence of (at least) two independent sufficient causes. I argue that this conception is fundamentally misguided. According to my alternative conception, what is essential to overdetermination situations is the existence of two distinct causal lines. I analyze the notion of causal line with that of (causal) explanatory connection and causes and show that this alternative conception is much more satisfactory than the traditional one.

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