Science and the Modern World - (Dover Thrift Editions: Philosophy) by Alfred North Whitehead (Paperback)

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About the Book One of the most influential thinkers of the twentieth century, philosopher Alfred North Whitehead, presented eight groundbreaking lectures in 1925 and introduced the world to "process philosophy," the examination of the philosophical implications of scientific progress and how they reshaped our perception of the physical world. Book Synopsis In 1925, philosopher Alfred North Whitehead presented a series of eight lectures, delivering a groundbreaking exploration of the cultural and philosophical implications of scientific progress from the classical civilizations of the ancient world to the nineteenth century. One of the most influential thinkers of the twentieth century, Whit…