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“The foundation of reverence is this perception, that the present holds within itself the complete sum of existence, backwards and forwards, that whole amplitude of time, which is eternity.”

Quote by Alfred North Whitehead

Book:Aims of Education

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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

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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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