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Wittgenstein's Beetle and Other Classic Thought Experiments

Wittgenstein's Beetle and Other Classic Thought Experiments

by Martin Cohen
Paperback
Publication Date: 14/09/2004

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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.
ISBN:
9781405121927
9781405121927
Category:
Philosophy
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
14-09-2004
Language:
English
Publisher:
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
152
Dimensions (mm):
226x153x12mm
Weight:
0.23kg
Martin Cohen

Martin Cohen is a writer, reviewer and editor specialising in popular books in philosophy, social science and politics. Recent projects include How to Live (2014) and Critical Thinking Skills for Dummies (2015).

He has written about the politics of the climate change debate and has been invited by the Chinese government to discuss ecological rights and indigenous communities.

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