Process and Reality

Name: Process and Reality
Brand: Simon & Schuster NZ
SKU: 9780029345702
Price: 68.0 NZD
Availability: InStock

By Alfred North Whitehead

0.0 (0 reviews)

Summary

Process and Reality by Alfred North Whitehead is a profound exploration of philosophical cosmology. The book introduces process philosophy, suggesting that reality is constituted by a series of interconnected events rather than static material objects. Whitehead presents a vision of the universe where everything is in a constant state of becoming, emphasising relationships and processes as the fundamental building blocks of existence.
Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

$68⁰⁰

International Supplier

This title is in-stock with overseas suppliers. While it is not available locally, we fly books in weekly from the US and UK to our Auckland warehouse for immediate dispatch.

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 2-3 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Process and Reality

$68⁰⁰

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by philosophical approaches to science and nature, particularly if you appreciate intricate explorations of reality and the interconnectedness of processes. This work delves into complex metaphysical themes and could appeal to those who are interested in the philosophical underpinnings of the natural world.

Synopsis coming soon.......

Description

One of the major philosophical texts of the 20th century, Process and Reality is based on Alfred North Whitehead’s influential lectures that he delivered at the University of Edinburgh in the 1920s on process philosophy.

Whitehead’s masterwork in philosophy, Process and Reality propounds a system of speculative philosophy, known as process philosophy, in which the various elements of reality are brought into a consistent relation to each other. It is also an exploration of some of the preeminent thinkers of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, such as Descartes, Newton, Locke, and Kant.

The ultimate edition of Whitehead’s magnum opus, Process and Reality is a standard reference for scholars of all backgrounds.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Process and Reality by Alfred North Whitehead is often hailed as a complex yet profound work in the philosophy of science. Reviewers commend its innovative exploration of metaphysics and its detailed conceptual framework, though they note its challenging, dense prose. The book's influence extends widely, sparking thoughts on the interaction between process philosophy and scientific developments, making it a cornerstone for many academic discussions.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780029345702

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 1979

Country: United States

Imprint: The Free Press

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 494g

Pages: 448

Collections

Alfred North Whitehead Education & Reference Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

An English mathematician and philosopher, Alfred North Whitehead provided the foundation for the shool of thought known as process philosophy. With an academic career that spanned from Cambridge to Harvard, Whitehead wrote extensively on mathematics, metaphysis, and philosophy. He died in Massachusetts in 1947.