Thought Experiments
Philosophy · 3rd Year · Foundations of Philosophical Thinking · 1.º Período

Thought Experiments

Students use classic philosophical thought experiments to stretch their imagination and test their intuitions. They learn how hypothetical scenarios help clarify complex abstract concepts.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Philosophy LO 1.6: Use thought experiments to explore philosophical concepts.NCCA Philosophy LO 1.3: Express and respect alternative points of view.

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Students use classic philosophical thought experiments to stretch their imagination and test their intuitions. They learn how hypothetical scenarios help clarify complex abstract concepts.

Key Questions

  1. What is a thought experiment?
  2. How do extreme or hypothetical scenarios help us understand reality?
  3. Can imagination lead us closer to the truth?

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