“In England if something goes wrong--say, if one finds a skunk in the garden--he writes to the family solicitor, who proceeds to take the proper measures; whereas in America, you telephone the fire department. Each satisfies a characteristic need; in the English, love of order and legalistic procedure; and here in America, what you like is something vivid, and red, and swift.”
Quote by Alfred North Whitehead
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Dialogues of Alfred North Whitehead
This book presents a series of dialogues that delve into the philosophical concepts and theories of Alfred North Whitehead, a prominent philosopher and mathematician. The dialogues explore various aspects of his work, including process philosophy, metaphysics, and the nature of reality. 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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