function reason von whitehead alfred (15 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Softbound. Zustand: Very Good. Second Printing. Octavo, paper covers, ii, 90 pp.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. FIRST THUS. First Edition Thus, First Printing. Published by Beacon Press, 1958. Octavo. Paperback. Book is very good with shelf/edgewear. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: 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.

Buch. Zustand: 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.

Zustand: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Trade Paper Back. Zustand: Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDThe trade paper back has minor markings on scuffs on the cover, pages are clean, tips may be bumped and there may be a stain on the edge of the book, prompt shipping with tracking.

Zustand: 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.

Hardcover. 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 endpaper. Pen to rear pastedown. Age toning throughout textblock. Shelved in Philosophy. 1397075. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.

Hardcover. Zustand: 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 and a few pages throughout. The binding is visible between a few pages, otherwise generally remains sound. All text is clear. CM. Used.