9781405121927

Wittgenstein's Beetle and Other Classic Thought Experiments

Format: Paperback

ISBN13: 9781405121927

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Overview

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-13

9781405121927

ISBN-10

1405121920

Weight

0.51 Pounds

Dimensions

5.90 x 0.50 x 8.90 In

List Price

$33.95

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

152 pages

Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell

Published On

2004-11-12



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