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The Function of Reason
By Alfred North Whitehead. “The function of reason is to promote the art of life.”
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The Circumstances of Truth
New at IWP Books: Alfred North Whitehead, 1929, The Function of Reason. "Newton’s formulae were not false: they were unguardedly stated. Einstein’s formulae are not false: they are unguardedly stated. We now know how to guard Newton’s formulae: we are ignorant of the limitations of Einstein’s…Read the post →
The Obscurantists
New at IWP Books: Alfred North Whitehead, 1929, The Function of Reason "The dawn of brilliant epochs is shadowed by the massive obscurantism of human…
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When all the fiercer passions cease (The glory and disgrace of youth); When the deluded soul, in peace, Can listen to the voice of truth;…
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