Explanation — not a question of simply adding nodes to a causal model

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Tue, 18/04/2023 - 20:51
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Tue, 18/04/2023 - 20:51
If we do not fully explain by adding more variables, how do we explain? Mechanisms explain because they embody an invariant property. The first mechanism, linking the gas pedal to the rotating drivetrain, is combustion: The second mechanism, linking the rotating drivetrain to acceleration, is the relationship of torque to force. Combustion is a high […]