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Wittgenstein's Beetle and Other Classic Thought Experiments

By Martin Cohen

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2004
ISBN
9781405121910, 1405121912
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1436714 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
135\149
Time added
2024-05-14 14:11:21

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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