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Julian Baggini on Thought Experiments
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12 minutes
Released:
Dec 9, 2007
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Podcast episode
Description
Philosophers often use elaborate thought experiments in their writing. Are these anything more than rhetorical flourishes? Or do they reveal important aspects of the questions under discussion. Julian Baggini, editor of The Philosophers' Magazine and author of a book which surveys some of the most interesting and imaginative thought experiments philosophers have used discusses thought experiments with Nigel Warburton for this episode of Philosophy Bites. David Edmonds introduces the interview.
Released:
Dec 9, 2007
Format:
Podcast episode
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