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Alfred North Whitehead
(1861 - 1947)
English-American mathematician and philosopher
English-American mathematician and philosopher
Alfred North Whitehead was an influential mathematician and philosopher renowned for his work in logic, metaphysics, and process philosophy.
Born in 1861 in Ramsgate, England, Alfred North Whitehead made groundbreaking contributions to mathematics alongside Bertrand Russell, co-authoring the monumental 'Principia Mathematica.' Later, he shifted focus to philosophy, developing process philosophy emphasizing the dynamic nature of reality. Whitehead held academic positions at Harvard University where he explored the relationship between science and metaphysics. His works such as 'Science and the Modern World' and 'Process and Reality' have had lasting impact across multiple disciplines. Whitehead's interdisciplinary approach bridged analytical rigor with imaginative insight, influencing scholars in philosophy, theology, and beyond.
Alfred North Whitehead