Exploring Experimental Philosophy with Jonathan Keats

Jonathan Keats, an experimental philosopher, shares his unique projects like opening a restaurant for plants and selling real estate in extra dimensions. He outlines five lessons from his work: asking naive questions, inverting perceptions, combining incompatible ideas, remixing metaphors, and pursuing paradox. These lessons encourage creative problem-solving and new perspectives in everyday life.

What is one of the unique projects Jonathan Keats has undertaken as an experimental philosopher?

• Choreographing ballets for humans

• Opening a restaurant for animals

• Building systems for virtual reality

• Selling real estate in extra dimensions

What is the main purpose of Jonathan Keats' experimental philosophy projects?

• To make money

• To entertain people

• To gain fame

• To extract useful lessons

Which of the following is NOT one of the five lessons of experimental philosophy mentioned by Jonathan Keats?

• Follow traditional methods

• Pursue paradox

• Invert perceptions

• Ask naive questions

What does Jonathan Keats suggest you might achieve by applying the lessons of experimental philosophy?

• Learn a new language

• Become a famous philosopher

• Get outside of your routines

• Master a musical instrument

What is the ultimate goal of the workshop in experimental philosophy?

• To teach traditional philosophy

• To explore new ideas

• To learn about history

• To practice meditation