alfred north whitehead
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Definition
- 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
- English philosopher and mathematician who collaborated with Bertrand Russell (1861-1947)