Alfred North Whitehead
English mathematician and philosopher, co-author with Bertrand Russell of Principia Mathematica, influential in mathematical logic, foundations of mathematics, and process philosophy (author of Science and the Modern World and Process and Reality).
Books
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1. Symbolism, Its Meaning And Effect
Its Meaning And Effect
This work analyzes how symbolic forms—language, mathematics, art, ritual, and myth—mediate human experience and shape thought, arguing that the power of symbolism lies not merely in representing facts but in organizing perception, imagination, and conduct. It classifies different kinds of symbols, traces how they acquire and communicate meaning, and shows how symbolic systems enhance intellectual control and emotional life while influencing science, religion, and ethics. Throughout, the focus is on the dynamic relation between signs and the human capacities that use them, emphasizing the practical effects symbols have on belief and action.
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