Language has its pitfalls and misunderstandings are common. But can we ever be sure that we really understand others? The “Gavagai” thought experiment explores this question. Its creator believes that successful comprehension requires goodwill.

Philosophy asks the big questions and through thought experiments helps us come up with our own answers. SRF Kultur presents the most important thought experiments as animated short films. An entertaining way of stimulating independent thought. http://srf.ch/filosofix'>http://srf.ch/filosofix You can find other thought experiments, expert interviews, philosophical personality tests and celebrity responses at: http://srf.ch/filosofix'>http://srf.ch/filosofix

Tought experiment: Willard Van Orman Quine
Animation: Nino Christen
Speaker: Michael Morris
Music: Martin Bezzola

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