Unearthing the Unknown Whitehead

Unearthing the Unknown Whitehead reveals previously unknown aspects of Whiteheads philosophy and the development of his thought, including false starts and dead ends. Joseph Petek critically evaluates the accuracy and reliability of student accounts of Whiteheads recently published Harvard lectures and examines previously unknown essays and early letters between Whitehead and Bertrand Russell. Two previously undiscovered essays display Whiteheads concern for hyper-nationalism and terminological experiments that stretch our conceptions of his philosophy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 180 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2024
Publisher: Lexington Books

Unearthing the Unknown Whitehead contends that Alfred North Whiteheads recently published Harvard lectures, rather than his books, hold the most authentic record of his philosophical development, encompassing both false starts and dead ends that are obscured in the published works. This revelation necessitates a comprehensive reassessment of Whiteheads philosophical corpus. Joseph Petek critically assesses the accuracy and reliability of student accounts of Whiteheads recently published Harvard lectures and subsequently examines these notes, along with a collection of previously unknown essays, to uncover previously undiscovered aspects of Whiteheads philosophy and the evolution of his thought. Additionally, overlooked early letters between Whitehead and Bertrand Russell suggest a precise moment when he transitioned from his extensive career in mathematics to a newfound passion for philosophy. Two previously unidentified essays, "Religious Psychology of the Western Peoples" and "Freedom and Order," highlight Whiteheads concern with the rise of hyper-nationalism, a topic of significant relevance in today's political landscape, as well as terminological experiments that expand our understanding of Whiteheads philosophy in novel ways.

Weight: 290g
Dimension: 227 x 152 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666920130