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T.E Burke provides a lucid introduction to one of the great originals of modern philosophy. A.N Whitehead developed distinctive ideas on many things: the nature of mathematics; the concepts of science; the physical world; evolution; God.
After a long period of being respected but little read in the philosophical world, Whitehead is now, half a century after his death, coming increasingly into his own. His ideas are re-emerging as notably relevant to contemporary concerns in fields as diverse as theoretical physics, environmental studies and theology. A primary object of this book is to present these ideas, not just as relics from the past, but as potentially valuable tools for contemporary thinking.
Dr Burke has lectured in philosophy for many years at the University of Reading and has a career-long interest in Whitehead. As well as papers on various aspects of Whitehead's thought, he has published on many philosophical topics, including books on Karl Popper and on the philosophy of religion.
ISBN: 9781871551297
T.E Burke provides a lucid introduction to one of the great originals of modern philosophy. A.N Whitehead developed distinctive ideas on many things: the nature of mathematics; the concepts of science; the physical world; evolution; God.
After a long period of being respected but little read in the philosophical world, Whitehead is now, half a century after his death, coming increasingly into his own. His ideas are re-emerging as notably relevant to contemporary concerns in fields as diverse as theoretical physics, environmental studies and theology. A primary object of this book is to present these ideas, not just as relics from the past, but as potentially valuable tools for contemporary thinking.
Dr Burke has lectured in philosophy for many years at the University of Reading and has a career-long interest in Whitehead. As well as papers on various aspects of Whitehead's thought, he has published on many philosophical topics, including books on Karl Popper and on the philosophy of religion.
ISBN: 9781871551297