Explore Human Behavior and Thought Experiments

Gain a better understanding of human behavior by exploring thought experiments in Shakespearean plays and the historical roots of experimental psychology within early modern literature.

Interdisciplinary Approach

This book combines scientific psychology with English literature to discuss thought experiments in selected Shakespeare plays and examine the central role of thought experiments in the natural sciences.

The Importance of Thought Experiments

Thought experiments are essential for progress in scientific research. Indeed, Albert Einstein and a number of other leading scientists relied almost exclusively on thought experiments.

Thought Experiments in Literature

Thought experiments also play a pivotal role in English literature, particularly in Shakespeare plays. By focusing on thought experiments and experimental psychology's place within early modern English literature, the volume establishes a more holistic approach to understanding human behavior.