Thought experiments have been around for ages and are powerful tools. The online Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy defines thought experiments as “…devices of the imagination. They are employed for various purposes such as entertainment, education, conceptual analysis, exploration, hypothesizing, theory selection, theory implementation, etc. Some applications are more controversial than others.”
Recently, I came across an interesting blog by Adarsh Badri. On April 13, 2023, they posted “15 Philosophical Thought Experiments That Will Definitely Blow Your Mind.” The post includes “The Ship of Theseus,” “The Prisoner's Dilemma,” “The Trolley Problem,” and more. They briefly describes the scenario of each, what philosophical issues are explored, and a summary of its challenges.
I think Badri provides an excellent service by posting these thought experiments. You should hang out on his blog after reading his post. It’s a good read.
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