Focusing on the evolution of Alfred North Whitehead's philosophy, this collection features nine revised essays by Victor Lowe, originally published between 1941 and 1961. It highlights the distinctiveness of Whitehead's ideas and offers insights into his intellectual journey. Each essay contributes to a deeper understanding of Whitehead's impact on philosophy, showcasing Lowe's analysis and interpretation of his work.
The biography delves into Alfred North Whitehead's transformative journey from Cambridge to America, marking a pivotal shift in his intellectual focus from mathematics to philosophy. It explores his significant contributions made during his tenure at Harvard, including key works like "Science and the Modern World" and "Process and Reality." Victor Lowe enriches the narrative with unpublished letters, offering personal insights into Whitehead's life, alongside photographs that reveal the man behind the influential philosopher. This volume completes a comprehensive portrait of Whitehead's legacy.
Photographs of the philosopher, his family, and associates provide an intimate look at a private and self-effacing man whose work has had a lasting impact on twentieth-century thought.