Science and the Modern World

Science and the Modern World

Alfred North Whitehead

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Anson Street Press
Año de edición:
2025
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Ciencia: cuestiones generales
ISBN:
9781023553322
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Alfred North Whitehead’s 'Science and the Modern World: Lowell Lectures 1925' explores the profound impact of science on philosophical thought and the shaping of the modern world. A foundational text in the history of science, this work delves into fundamental scientific concepts and their far-reaching implications.Whitehead, a renowned philosopher and mathematician, offers a compelling analysis of the relationship between scientific advancements and our understanding of reality. This book, stemming from the prestigious Lowell Lectures, provides a unique perspective on the intersection of science, philosophy, and technology.Engage with enduring ideas concerning the nature of science and its continuing relevance to contemporary issues. A valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of scientific thought and its continuing influence on society.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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