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The book explores the rise and influence of "scientific materialism," arguing that nature is merely a flow of physical energy. Whitehead critiques this perspective, emphasizing that it confuses abstract mathematical systems with the tangible reality of the natural world. His insights offer a profound reflection on the interplay between science and philosophy, making it a significant and beautifully articulated work that reshapes the understanding of modern science.
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Science and the Modern World, Alfred North Whitehead
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Science and the Modern World
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alfred North Whitehead
- Publisher
- Angelico Press
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9781621386865
- Category
- Nature in general
- Description
- The book explores the rise and influence of "scientific materialism," arguing that nature is merely a flow of physical energy. Whitehead critiques this perspective, emphasizing that it confuses abstract mathematical systems with the tangible reality of the natural world. His insights offer a profound reflection on the interplay between science and philosophy, making it a significant and beautifully articulated work that reshapes the understanding of modern science.