Philosophical Thought Experiments, Intuitions, and Cognitive Equilibrium.

The article talks about philosophical thought experiments and their relation to intuitions and cognitive equilibrium. It explores three consequences of the suggestion that philosophical thought experiments exploit the discrepancy which lead to Charles Rollins' perplexity and David Hume's insight. Re...

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Published in:	Midwest Studies In Philosophy (Wiley-Blackwell) Vol. 31; no. 1; pp. 68 - 90
Main Author:	GENDLER, TAMAR SZAB
Format:	Article
Published:	Wiley-Blackwell 2007
Subjects:	Thought experiments Intuition Cognition Rollins, Charles J. Hume, David, 1711-1776 Philosophy
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Summary:	The article talks about philosophical thought experiments and their relation to intuitions and cognitive equilibrium. It explores three consequences of the suggestion that philosophical thought experiments exploit the discrepancy which lead to Charles Rollins' perplexity and David Hume's insight. Recent results from psychology and related disciplines supporting the author's interpretation are discussed.