The science of Pure Mathematics, in its modern developments, may claim to be the most original creation of the human spirit.

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Topic

Mathematics

Speaker

Alfred North Whitehead

Source

Mathematics as an Element in the History of Thought

Medium

Speech

Genre

Scientific literature

Language

English

Time

1925 1920s 20th century

Occupation

Mathematician Philosopher

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United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Whitehead, Alfred North. "Mathematics as an Element in the History of Thought." Lecture before the Mathematical Society. 1925, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA.

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