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“As society is now constituted, a literal adherence to the moral precepts scattered throughout the Gospels would mean sudden death.”

Quote by Alfred North Whitehead

Book:Adventures of Ideas

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Adventures of Ideas

This book delves into a wide array of philosophical ideas, examining their origins, implications, and relevance in contemporary society. more

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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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