{"product_id":"science-and-the-modern-world-lowell-lectures-1925","title":"Science and the Modern World: Lowell Lectures, 1925","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tI. The Origins of Modern Science \n\u003cbr\u003e II. Mathematics as an Element in the History of Thought \n\u003cbr\u003e III. The Century of Genius \n\u003cbr\u003e IV. The Eighteenth Century \n\u003cbr\u003e V. The Romantic Reaction \n\u003cbr\u003e VI. The Nineteenth Century \n\u003cbr\u003e VII. Relativity \n\u003cbr\u003e VIII. The Quantum Theory \n\u003cbr\u003e IX. Science and Philosophy \n\u003cbr\u003e X. Abstraction \n\u003cbr\u003e XI. God \n\u003cbr\u003e XII. Religion and Science \n\u003cbr\u003e XIII. Requisites for Social Progress \n\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"In 1925, philosopher Alfred North Whitehead presented a series of eight lectures, delivering a groundbreaking exploration of the cultural and philosophical implications of scientific progress from the classical civilizations of the ancient world to the nineteenth century. One of the most influential thinkers of the twentieth century, Whitehead posits philosophy as a critical interpreter, illuminating science's hidden assumptions and bridging the gap between scientific findings and the evolving human experience. The lectures examined how scientific discoveries reshaped our perception of the physical world and redefined how we understand our place in the universe. Whitehead's insightful commentary remains a significant contribution to the ongoing dialogue between science and the humanities and prompts a holistic worldview, reflecting the interconnectedness of all aspects of existence. It is an essential read for those interested in the \"process philosophy\" of science\"--\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This Dover edition, first published in 2024, is an unabridged republication of the work, originally published by The Macmillan Company, New York, in 1925.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn 1925, philosopher Alfred North Whitehead presented a series of eight lectures, delivering a groundbreaking exploration of the cultural and philosophical implications of scientific progress from the classical civilizations of the ancient world to the nineteenth century. One of the most influential thinkers of the twentieth century, Whitehead posits philosophy as a critical interpreter, illuminating science's hidden assumptions and bridging the gap between scientific findings and the evolving human experience. The lectures examined how scientific discoveries reshaped our perception of the physical world and redefined how we understand our place in the universe. Whitehead's insightful commentary remains a significant contribution to the ongoing dialogue between science and the humanities and prompts a holistic worldview, reflecting the interconnectedness of all aspects of existence. It is an essential read for those interested in the \"process philosophy\" of science.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Whitehead, Alfred North\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dover Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2024-11-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Philosophy \/ Essays|Philosophy \/ History \u0026amp; Surveys \/ General|Science \/ Philosophy \u0026amp; Social Aspects\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Science|Social aspects|PHILOSOPHY \/ Essays|PHILOSOPHY \/ History \u0026amp; Surveys \/ General\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780486853505\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780486853505\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52372781105433,"sku":"SP-9780486853505","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9780486853505_spiral.png?v=1778448664","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/science-and-the-modern-world-lowell-lectures-1925","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}