Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A British philosopher and mathematician: Alfred North Whitehead was a significant figure in 20th-century thought, known for his work in metaphysics, philosophy of science, and mathematics. He collaborated extensively with Bertrand Russell.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Alfred North Whitehead co-authored "Principia Mathematica" with Bertrand Russell.
  • The philosophical ideas of Alfred North Whitehead have influenced process philosophy.

Advanced Usage

• "Whiteheadian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of the philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead.
  • The professor presented a Whiteheadian interpretation of the event.

Variants and Related Words

• Whiteheadian (adj): Relating to the philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead.
• Process Philosophy (n): A school of thought largely founded on the metaphysical writings of Alfred North Whitehead.

Synonyms

• Philosopher
• Mathematician
• Thinker

Related Phrases and Contexts

• "Principia Mathematica": The landmark three-volume work on the foundations of mathematics, co-authored by Alfred North Whitehead and Bertrand Russell.
• "Process and Reality": The title of Alfred North Whitehead's major metaphysical work, published in 1929.

Noun

1. English philosopher and mathematician who collaborated with Bertrand Russell (1861-1947)