Newton's bucket, Einstein's elevator, Schr???dinger's cat - these are some of the best-known examples of thought experiments in the natural sciences. But what function do these experiments perform? Are they really experiments at all? Can they help us gain a greater understanding of the natural world? How is it possible that we can learn new things just by thinking? In this revised and updated new edition of his classic text The Laboratory of the Mind , James Robert Brown continues to defend apriorism in the physical ...
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Newton's bucket, Einstein's elevator, Schr???dinger's cat - these are some of the best-known examples of thought experiments in the natural sciences. But what function do these experiments perform? Are they really experiments at all? Can they help us gain a greater understanding of the natural world? How is it possible that we can learn new things just by thinking? In this revised and updated new edition of his classic text The Laboratory of the Mind , James Robert Brown continues to defend apriorism in the physical world. This edition features two new chapters, one on "counter thought experiments" and another on the development of inertial motion. With plenty of illustrations and updated coverage of the debate between Platonic rationalism and classic empiricism, this is a lively and engaging contribution to the field of philosophy of science.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 9780415095792.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN: 9780415095792.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN: 9780415095792.
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Very good. Ex-library. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 230 p. Contains: Tables, black & white, Figures. Audience: General/trade. LCCN 2010001651 Type of material Book Personal name Brown, James Robert. Main title The laboratory of the mind: thought experiments in the natural sciences / James Robert Brown. Edition 2nd ed. Published/Created New York: Routledge, 2011. Description x, 226 p. : ill.; 22 cm. ISBN 9780415996525 (hardcover) 041599652X (hardcover) 9780415996532 (pbk. ) 0415996538 (pbk. ) 9780203847794 (e-book) 0203847792 (e-book) LC classification Q175. B7965 2011 Subjects Physics--Philosophy. Thought experiments. Quantum theory. Science--Methodology. Rationalism. Knowledge, Theory of. Notes Includes bibliographical references and index. Series Philosophical issues in science. Dewey class no. 530.01 Other system no. (OCoLC)ocn255903110
