The thought experiments that test your life, not your logic

sciart0
Aug 7
1 min read

Why some of philosophy’s strangest scenarios are more than mental games.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Philosophical thought experiments aim to test, stretch, or even shatter our intuitions about how the world works.
Some reveal cracks in arguments. Others ask for more than analysis — they press us to confront existence, question identity, and reevaluate what we live for.
Here, philosopher Shai Tubali explores three distinct types of thought experiments, including ones that can reshape how you live life.

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