From metaphysics to method: comments on manipulability and the causal Markov condition

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Metaphysics and methodology should go hand in hand. Metaphysics tells us what something is; methodology, how to find out about it. Our methods must be justified by showing that they are indeed a good way to find out about the thing under study, given what it is. Conversely, if our metaphysical account does not tie in with our best methods for finding out, we should be suspicious of our metaphysics.

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