  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.
