Understanding Whitehead

Originally published in 1962. The central aim of this book is to discuss the development of Alfred North Whitehead's thought and to underscore how it is unique. The book collects nine essays written by Victor Lowe originally published between 1941 and 1961. The essays have been revised for inclusion in this volume. Preface Acknowledgments Contents PART I. WHITEHEAD' S WAY Chapter 1. Alfred North Whiteheadand His Philosophy Chapter 2. The Metaphysical System Chapter 3. Whitehead's Philosophy of Science Chapter 4. Whitehead's Philosophy of Religion PART II. THE DEVELOPMENT OF WHITEHEAD'S PHILOSOPHY Chapter 5. Introduction to Part II Chapter 6. The First Period of Whitehead 's Work, c. 1891-1913: Universal Algebra and Principia Mathematica Chapter 7. The First Period of Whitehead's Work(Continued): " On Mathematical Concepts of the Material World " and Later Writings Chapter 8. The Second Period of Whitehead's Work, c. 1914-1923 Philosophy of Natural Science Chapter 9. The Third Period of Whitehead's Work, c. 1924-1947: The Philosophy of Organism Chapter 10. The Third Period of Whitehead's Work(Continued): Adventures of Ideas and Later Writings PART III. EXPERIENCE AND METAPHYSICS Chapter 11. An Approach to Metaphysics Chapter 12. Empirical Method in Metaphysics Chapter 13. William James and Whitehead's Doctrine of Prehensions PART IV. CONCLUSION Chapter 14. Learning from Whitehead Index Victor Lowe. Originally Published: 1962. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.