Adventures of Ideas - Paperback
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Adventures of Ideas - Paperback
$39.75
ISBN: 9780029351703
Book details
- Format
- Paperback
- Language
- ENG- English
- Audience
- Adults
- Genre
- Philosophy, Education
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by Alfred North Whitehead (Author)
From Simon & Schuster, the Adventures of Ideas is Alfred North Whitehead's historical adventure.
The title of this book, Adventures of Ideas, bears two meanings, both applicable to the subject-matter. One meaning is the effect of certain ideas in promoting the slow drift of mankind towards civilization. This is the Adventure of Ideas in the history of mankind. The other meaning is the author's adventure in framing a speculative scheme of ideas which shall be explanatory of the historical adventure.Back Jacket
The title of this book, Adventures of Ideas, bears two meanings, both applicable to the subject-matter. One meaning is the effect of certain ideas in promoting the slow drift of mankind towards civilization. This is the Adventure of Ideas in the history of mankind. The other meaning is the author's adventure in framing a speculative scheme of ideas which shall be explanatory of the historical adventure.
Number of Pages: 320
Dimensions: 0.81 x 8.52 x 5.58 IN
Publication Date: June 02, 2005
