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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Function of Reason' is a seminal philosophical inquiry by Alfred North Whitehead that examines the dual nature of human intellect and its role in the advancement of civilization. In this profound work, Whitehead distinguishes between two primary modes of reason: the pragmatic reason di…rected toward survival and immediate practical ends, and the speculative reason that seeks an understanding of the world for its own sake. Whitehead argues that reason is not merely a tool for biological adaptation but a transformative force capable of transcending physical limitations to pursue truth and creative novelty.Through his analysis, Whitehead explores the tension between scientific materialism and the inherent vitality of thought, proposing that reason serves as a corrective to the decay of routine. By situating human intelligence within a broader evolutionary context, he offers a compelling defense of speculative thought as the driver of human progress. 'The Function of Reason' remains an essential text for readers interested in process philosophy, epistemology, and the intersection of science and metaphysics. It provides a rigorous framework for understanding how the mind navigates the complexities of existence to seek a more harmonious and enlightened world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "The Function of Reason" is a seminal philosophical inquiry by Alfred North Whitehead that examines the dual nature of human intellect and its role in the advancement of civilization. In this profound work, Whitehead distinguishes between two primary modes of reason: the pragmatic reason dir…ected toward survival and immediate practical ends, and the speculative reason that seeks an understanding of the world for its own sake. Whitehead argues that reason is not merely a tool for biological adaptation but a transformative force capable of transcending physical limitations to pursue truth and creative novelty.Through his analysis, Whitehead explores the tension between scientific materialism and the inherent vitality of thought, proposing that reason serves as a corrective to the decay of routine. By situating human intelligence within a broader evolutionary context, he offers a compelling defense of speculative thought as the driver of human progress. "The Function of Reason" remains an essential text for readers interested in process philosophy, epistemology, and the intersection of science and metaphysics. It provides a rigorous framework for understanding how the mind navigates the complexities of existence to seek a more harmonious and enlightened world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Function of Reason' is a seminal philosophical inquiry by Alfred North Whitehead that examines the dual nature of human intellect and its role in the advancement of civilization. In this profound work, Whitehead distinguishes between two primary modes of reason: the pragmatic reason directed…toward survival and immediate practical ends, and the speculative reason that seeks an understanding of the world for its own sake. Whitehead argues that reason is not merely a tool for biological adaptation but a transformative force capable of transcending physical limitations to pursue truth and creative novelty.Through his analysis, Whitehead explores the tension between scientific materialism and the inherent vitality of thought, proposing that reason serves as a corrective to the decay of routine. By situating human intelligence within a broader evolutionary context, he offers a compelling defense of speculative thought as the driver of human progress. 'The Function of Reason' remains an essential text for readers interested in process philosophy, epistemology, and the intersection of science and metaphysics. It provides a rigorous framework for understanding how the mind navigates the complexities of existence to seek a more harmonious and enlightened world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Published by Princeton University Press, Princeton, NJ, 1929
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Original black cloth. First Edition. Previous owners bookplate and signature, few underlininings and check marks in pencil, Very Good in Good Dust Jacket with chips at the head and foot of the spine.
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Condition: Very Good. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1929. 1st edition. 8vo Hardcover. 72pp. Very Good book. Some sucuffing and edgewear to covers. Owner's name on front free endpaper. (reason, philosophy) Inquire if you need further information.
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Contact seller4-star sellerHardcover. Octavo, 72 pages. In Very Good minus condition. Bound in red cloth with gilt lettering to front board. General shelf wear, primarily to head and tail of spine, corners of boards, and bottom edge of front board. Mild staining to cloth. Penciling to front pastedown. Mild tearing to gutter between first and second free e…ndpaper. Pen to rear pastedown. Age toning throughout textblock. Shelved in Philosophy. 1397075. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.
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paperback. Condition: New. Paperback Pages Number: 172 Language: Simplified Chinese Publisher: Elephant Press; 1 (2010 March 1st). Paperback Pages Number: 172 Language: Simplified Chinese. Publisher: Elephant Press; edition (March 1. 2010). rational functions of Education and Science Content Description: Education and Science is… one of the hottest topics. Science relies on education. and breed in the humanities. sciences and humanities is the unity of human culture ideal. Whitehead in the field of education. elucidates.
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "The Function of Reason" is a seminal philosophical inquiry by Alfred North Whitehead that examines the dual nature of human intellect and its role in the advancement of civilization. In this profound work, Whitehead distinguishes between two primary modes of reason: the pragmatic reason dir…ected toward survival and immediate practical ends, and the speculative reason that seeks an understanding of the world for its own sake. Whitehead argues that reason is not merely a tool for biological adaptation but a transformative force capable of transcending physical limitations to pursue truth and creative novelty.Through his analysis, Whitehead explores the tension between scientific materialism and the inherent vitality of thought, proposing that reason serves as a corrective to the decay of routine. By situating human intelligence within a broader evolutionary context, he offers a compelling defense of speculative thought as the driver of human progress. "The Function of Reason" remains an essential text for readers interested in process philosophy, epistemology, and the intersection of science and metaphysics. It provides a rigorous framework for understanding how the mind navigates the complexities of existence to seek a more harmonious and enlightened world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Louis Clark Vanuxem Foundation lectures delivered at Princeton University, March 1929. Small octavo. Condition: inked name & gift notation near top of 1st free endpaper; slight red staining to edges of front & rear endpapers; else near fine. 72 pages.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover (no jacket) in good condition. Louis Clark Vanuxem Foundation Lectures delivered at Princeton University, March 1929. Edgewear and a few minor marks on the hardcover; the leading corners are a little bumped; sunning to parts of the edges. Slight lean to the spine. Foxing on the page block an…d a few pages throughout. The binding is visible between a few pages, otherwise generally remains sound. All text is clear. CM. Used.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "The Function of Reason" is a seminal philosophical inquiry by Alfred North Whitehead that examines the dual nature of human intellect and its role in the advancement of civilization. In this profound work, Whitehead distinguishes between two primary modes of reason: the pragmatic reason dir…ected toward survival and immediate practical ends, and the speculative reason that seeks an understanding of the world for its own sake. Whitehead argues that reason is not merely a tool for biological adaptation but a transformative force capable of transcending physical limitations to pursue truth and creative novelty.Through his analysis, Whitehead explores the tension between scientific materialism and the inherent vitality of thought, proposing that reason serves as a corrective to the decay of routine. By situating human intelligence within a broader evolutionary context, he offers a compelling defense of speculative thought as the driver of human progress. "The Function of Reason" remains an essential text for readers interested in process philosophy, epistemology, and the intersection of science and metaphysics. It provides a rigorous framework for understanding how the mind navigates the complexities of existence to seek a more harmonious and enlightened world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
