The laboratory of the mind : thought experiments in the natural sciences

Summary: Thought experiments are performed in the "laboratory" of the mind. Beyond this metaphor, it is difficult to define just what these remarkable devices for investigating nature are, or how they work. Although most scientists and philosophers recognize the importance of thought experiments, The Laboratory of the Mind is the only full-length study of their nature and function. Beginning with Galileo's argument on falling bodies, James Robert Brown describes numerous examples of the most influential thought experiments from the history of science. He provides a thorough introduction to the subject.

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ISBN: 9781134865802
ISBN: 9781134865796
ISBN: 9781134865758
ISBN: 9780415095792
ISBN: 9780203979150
ISBN: 1134865805
ISBN: 1134865791
ISBN: 1134865759
ISBN: 0415095794
ISBN: 020397915X
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xi, 175 pages) : illustrations
remote
Computer data.
Edition: Pbk. ed.
Publisher: London ; New York : Routledge, 1993, �1991.

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General Note:	CatMonthString:august.19 Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-172) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Illustrations from the laboratory of the mind -- Structure of thought experiments -- Mathematical thinking -- Seeing the laws of nature -- Einstein's brand of verificationism -- Quantum mechanics : a platonic interpretation.
Type of Computer File or Data Note:	Text (HTML), electronic book.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access restricted by subscription.
Issuing Body Note:	Made available online by EBSCO.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.