Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Alfred North Whitehead

Quote by Alfred North Whitehead

Work

Science and Philosophy

This book delves into the relationship between the methodologies and findings of science and the conceptual frameworks and questions posed by philosophy. It examines how scientific discoveries have influenced philosophical debates and vice versa, offering a nuanced understanding of both disciplines' contributions to human knowledge. more

Author

Alfred North Whitehead
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

You May Also Like

“"What war?" said the Prime Minister sharply. "No one has said anything to me about a war. I really think I should have been told. I'll be damned," he said defiantly, "if they shall have a war without consulting me. What's a cabinet for, if there's not more mutual confidence than that? What do they want a war for anyway?"”