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Thought experiment (Mach on thought experiment (precursor to physical…
Thought experiment
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purpose
logical thinking, speculation, change paradigm
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how it works?
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some do empirical evidence, for alternate perspective view
benefits
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challenge intellectual norms, look beyond facts, comprehend history, make logical decision, foster innovative idea, widen sphere of reference
Types
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semifactual
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if Y happened instaed of X, would outcome be same?
humans like amphibian
factual domains, investigate through observations
imaginative domain, explore thoughts through reasoning