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Quote by Alfred North Whitehead

“A clash of doctrine is not a disaster, it is an opportunity.”

Quote by Alfred North Whitehead

Book:Science and the Modern World

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Science and the Modern World

This book delves into the transformative effects of scientific discoveries and innovations on various aspects of modern life, including technology, ethics, and societal structures. 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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