Rigour and Thought Experiments: Burgess and Norton

This article discusses the important and influential views of John Burgess on nature mathematical rigour Norton thought experiments. Their accounts turn out to be surprisingly similar in spite different subject matters. Among other things both require a reconstruction initial proof or experiment order officially evaluate them, even though we almost never do this practice. The each are plausible seem solve interesting problems. However, have problems would not able justice some examples. They fail ways. More pluralistic could embrace aspects each, while rejecting their claims universality. An ideal account (not provided here) contribute explanation understanding as well evidence. These topics for future work.