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“No science can be more secure than the unconscious metaphysics which tacitly it presupposes.”

Quote by Alfred North Whitehead

Book:Adventure of ideas

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Adventure of ideas

This book delves into a wide array of ideas, offering an in-depth analysis of concepts from various disciplines such as philosophy, science, and the arts. It aims to provide readers with a broader understanding of the intellectual landscape and the interconnectedness of different ideas. 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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