In this article I analyze conceptual metaphors through their structural similarities to thought experiments in epistemological and methodological context. I assume that thought experiment is a form of experiment in general and appeared along with Galileo and modern science. In this understanding metaphor is a basic cognitive tool, both at the level of thought and experience, leading to the creation of the tested model part of reality. In conclusion, I present an analysis of political theory thought experiment(s) sample.
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