Books by Martin (The Philosopher) Cohen

Gives a presentation of an 'A to Z' of 26 thought experiments from philosophy and science. This work presents discussion of the experiments, including strengths and weaknesses, historical context, and contemporary uses. It includes illustrations, mini-biographies and suggestions for further reading.

Did Plato really write those Socratic Dialogues - or was it Socrates after all? Why is it doubtful that Descartes ever really uttered, "I think, therefore I am"? And what did Sartre ever have against waiters, anyway? The history of philosophy is filled with great tales - many of them fictions, misrepresentations, falsehoods, lies and fibs.