Wittgenstein's beetle: And other classic thought experiments
- Type:
- boek
- Titel:
- Wittgenstein's beetle: And other classic thought experiments
- Jaar:
- 2005
- Taal:
- Onbepaald
- Uitgever:
- Malden Blackwell 2005
- Plaatsnummer:
- ORPH.PHI WITT b COHE (Orpheus Instituut)
- ISBN:
- 9781405121927
- Paginering:
- 135
- Samenvatting:
- "Wittgenstein's Beetle and Other Classic Thought Experiments" invites readers to participate actively in discovering the surprisingly powerful and fruitful tradition of 'thought experiments'. This work: 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; and, includes illustrations, mini-biographies, and suggestions for further reading.
- Permalink:
- https://www.cageweb.be/catalog/orp01:000019767
