“Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.”
Book:Modes of Thought
Quote by Alfred North Whitehead
Work
Modes of Thought
Modes of Thought examines the various forms and structures that human cognition can take. The title suggests a work concerned with categorizing and analyzing the distinct mental processes through which people perceive, analyze, and interpret information. Such a work would likely investigate how different modes of thinking-such as analytical, intuitive, creative, and critical thought-operate, their characteristic features, and how they might be developed or applied. The phrase invites readers to consider the diversity of cognitive approaches available to the thoughtful person and potentially examines the strengths and limitations of each mode. 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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