Hans-Christian Orsted introduced the term" thought experiment" to philosophy in 1811,
although it did not get much philosophical attention until the 1980s. Thought experiments …

Hans-Christian Ørsted introduced the term “thought experiment” to philosophy in 1811,
although it did not get much philosophical attention until the 1980s. This is therefore a …

Hans-Christian Ørsted introduced the term “thought experiment” to philosophy in 1811,
although it did not get much philosophical attention until the 1980s. This is therefore a …

I claim that one way thought experiments contribute to scientific progress is by increasing
scientific understanding. Understanding does not have a currently accepted characterization …

What role does the imagination play in scientific progress? After examining several studies
in cognitive science, I argue that one thing the imagination does is help to increase scientific …

Thought experiments–like Schrödinger's cat and the trolley problem–are a way for inquirers
to focus the power of the imagination. What makes a thought experiment different from …

Thesis Template Page 1 Thought Experiments in Science by Michael T. Stuart A thesis
submitted in conformity with the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Institute …

This chapter and the next review the question of what place does quantum thinking play in
the post-Anthropocene, as questions of materiality are constantly raised. The quantum is …

Wave—particle duality has been one of the guiding concepts in the development of modern
physics. Even though duality has been extensively studied, the concept possessing multiple …

Through the concept of 'formation length', recently observed directly in the radiation
emission from ultrarelativistic electrons and an essential component in the interpretation of …