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Science and the modern world

By Alfred North Whitehead
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A philosophical survey examines how scientific thought across three centuries has transformed Western culture and dominant cosmologies. It traces the origins and mathematical foundations of modern science, surveys key intellectual periods and the Romantic reaction, and addresses major developments such as relativity and quantum theory. The work explores themes of abstraction, the concept of God, and the relationship between religion and scientific outlooks. Throughout, it emphasizes philosophy’s role in critiquing and harmonizing competing worldviews and concludes by outlining requisites for social progress shaped by scientific mentality.

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Alfred North Whitehead

Alfred North Whitehead was an influential British philosopher and mathematician, known for his work in the fields of logic, metaphysics, and the philosophy of science. His notable contributions include the development of process philosophy, which emphasizes the dynamic and interconnected nature of reality. Whitehead's key works, such as "An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Natural Knowledge" and "Science and the Modern World," explore the relationship between scientific thought and philosophical inquiry. He also delivered the Tarner Lectures at Trinity College, which were later published as "The Concept of Nature." His ideas have had a lasting impact on various disciplines, including education and the philosophy of science.

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