Philosophy Experiments
Interactive tests designed to find the contradictions in your own stated beliefs, the classic being Battleground God.
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How to get the most from it
Philosophy Experiments sits in Personality Tests under Play, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something brainy and clever.
About this category: Typologies, moral dilemmas, purity scores and which-character quizzes. Somewhere between genuine psychometrics and a magazine back page, and both ends are entertaining.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Giving your brain a workout
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Philosophy Experiments: quick answers
Is Philosophy Experiments free?
Yes. Philosophy Experiments is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Philosophy Experiments?
No. You can use Philosophy Experiments without signing up for anything.
Does Philosophy Experiments work on a phone?
Not well. We file Philosophy Experiments as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Philosophy Experiments safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Philosophy Experiments take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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