Wittgenstein's Beetle and Other Classic Thought Experiments

Wittgenstein's Beetle and Other Classic ThoughtExperiments invites readers to participate actively indiscovering the surprisingly powerful and fruitful tradition of"thought experiments." * * Gives a lively presentation of an "A to Z" of 26 fascinatingand influential thought experiments from philosophy andscience * Presents vivid and often humorous discussion of theexperiments, including strengths and weaknesses, historicalcontext, and contemporary uses * Provides a "how to" section for engaging in thoughtexperiments * Includes illustrations, mini-biographies, and suggestions forfurther reading.