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
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Enlightening and entertaining, Philosophical Tales examines a few of the fascinating biographical details of history's greatest philosophers (alas, mostly men) and highlights their contributions to the field. By applying the true philosophical approach to philosophy itself, the text provides us with a refreshing 'alternative history' of philosophy.

• Opens up new philosophical debate by applying the true philosophical approach to philosophy itself


• Provides summaries of the most celebrated and philosophically interesting tales, their...

Enlightening and entertaining, Philosophical Tales examines a few of the fascinating biographical details of history's greatest philosophers (alas, mostly men) and highlights their contributions to the field. By applying the true philosophical approach to philosophy itself, the text provides us with a refreshing 'alternative history' of philosophy.

• Opens up new philosophical debate by applying the true philosophical approach to philosophy itself


• Provides summaries of the most celebrated and philosophically interesting tales, their...