“Inventive genius requires pleasurable mental activity as a condition for its vigorous exercise”
Book:Aims of Education
Quote by Alfred North Whitehead
Work
Aims of Education
This book delves into the fundamental purposes and principles of education, examining various theories and approaches to shaping the curriculum and the overall educational experience. 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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