“A race preserves its vigor so long as it harbors a real contrast between what has been and what may be; and so long as it is nerved by the vigor to adventure beyond the safeties of the past. Without adventure civilization is in full decay.”
Quote by Alfred North Whitehead
Work
Whitehead's American Essays in Social Philosophy
This book compiles a series of essays that delve into the realm of social philosophy, offering insights and analyses from an American viewpoint. The essays likely cover a range of topics including ethics, justice, and the role of society in shaping individual and collective identities. more
Author
Alfred North Whitehead
Alfred North Whitehead was a British mathematician, philosopher, born on February 15, 1861, and died on December 30, 1947. He is known for his contributions to mathematics, logic, philosophy, and the philosophy of science, particularly for his co-authorship of 'Principia Mathematica' with Bertrand Russell. more
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