{"title":"James Robert Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003eJames Robert Brown’s works delve deeply into the nature of knowledge and thought, inviting readers to explore the boundaries between philosophy and psychology. His writing often investigates the mind’s capacity for creativity and reasoning, blending rigorous analysis with accessible insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful explorations of how we understand reality, reason, and experiment, with titles like \u003cem\u003eThe Laboratory of the Mind\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifying his clear and engaging approach to complex philosophical themes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-laboratory-of-the-mind-by-james-robert-brown-9780415996525","title":"The Laboratory of the Mind","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNewton's bucket, Einstein's elevator, Schrodinger's cat — these are some of the best-known examples of thought experiments in the natural sciences. But what function do these experiments perform? Are they really experiments at all? Can they help us gain a greater understanding of the natural world? How is it possible that we can learn new things just by thinking?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this revised and updated new edition of his classic text \u003cem\u003eThe Laboratory of the Mind\u003c\/em\u003e, James Robert Brown continues to defend apriorism in the physical world. This edition features two new chapters, one on \"counter thought experiments\" and another on the development of inertial motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith plenty of illustrations and updated coverage of the debate between Platonic rationalism and classic empiricism, this is a lively and engaging contribution to the field of philosophy of science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608093212908,"sku":"9780415996525","price":388.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3d5cdae207612b2d83d4283b5cf40d16.jpg?v=1778185815"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/james-robert-brown.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}