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Wittgenstein's Beetle and Other Classic Thought Experiments

By Martin Cohen

Book information

Year
2004
ISBN
9780470777251, 9781405121910, 9781405121927, 1405121912, 1405121920
Open Library ID
OL17139265M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1223525 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
152\149
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Wittgenstein’s Beetle and Other Classic Thought Experiments invites readers to participate actively in discovering the surprisingly powerful and fruitful tradition of "thought experiments."Gives a lively presentation of an "A to Z" of 26 fascinating and influential thought experiments from philosophy and science Presents vivid and often humorous discussion of the experiments, including strengths and weaknesses, historical context, and contemporary uses Provides a "how to" section for engaging in thought experiments Includes illustrations, mini-biographies, and suggestions for further reading.

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