thought experiment

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an attempt to solve a problem using the power of human imagination
an attempt to conceive the consequences of an intervention in the world without actually intervening In some cases, an actual experiment would be preferable but is impossible in practice or perhaps even in theory
imagined events that attempt to explain certain effects so as to arrive at a real explanation I coined the term " nature experiment" to contrast with this approach [3: Ulrich Kühne - Thought Experiments and Explanations ]
An experiment that cannot be or is not carried out in practice; it is reasoned through by thought and intuition tidal force - A gravitational force that causes a changing effect on the shape of an object
gedankenexperiment
thought experiments
plural form of thought experiment
thought experiment

    Silbentrennung

    thought ex·pe·ri·ment

    Türkische aussprache

    thôt îksperımınt

    Aussprache

    /ˈᴛʜôt əkˈsperəmənt/ /ˈθɔːt ɪkˈspɛrəmənt/

    Etymologie

    () A calque of German Gedankenexperiment.

    Videos

    ... >>Male #7: Okay, change of gears to a fluffy, lighthearted thought experiment. ...
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