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“Scientists animated by the purpose of proving that they are purposeless constitute an interesting subject for study.”

Quote by Alfred North Whitehead

Book:Whitehead's The Function of Reason

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Whitehead's The Function of Reason

This book delves into the philosophical underpinnings of reason, examining its function in shaping human thought and perception. 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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Book:Process and Reality

Source: Process and Reality

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Book:Process and Reality

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Book:Adventures of Ideas

Source: Adventures of Ideas

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Author:Alfred North Whitehead

“The physical doctrine of the atom has got into a state which is strongly suggestive of the epicycles of astronomy before Copernicus .”

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Book:Science and the Modern World

Source: Science and the Modern World

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Author:Alfred North Whitehead

“In its solitariness the spirit asks, What, in the way of value, is the attainment of life? And it can find no such value till it has merged its individual claim with that of the objective universe. Religion is world-loyalty.”

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Book:RELIGION IN THE MAKING

Source: RELIGION IN THE MAKING

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Book:RELIGION IN THE MAKING

Source: RELIGION IN THE MAKING

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Book:Science and Philosophy

Source: Science and Philosophy