 
Wittgenstein's Beetle and Other Classic Thought Experiments
ISBN: 978-0-470-77725-1
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152 pages
April 2008, Wiley-Blackwell
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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.
* 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.
