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Nobody Knows (The Thing That Really Matters About) Anything!
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"While some early reviews by Nobodies indicate that this book is a work of meta-fiction, I prefer to think of it as a work of meta-non-fiction--one which I'm sure has Truman Capote turning over in his grave. He had his own opinion about how the true story of multiple murders ought to be told." Nobody! more...
The Science of Truth
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This exploration provides a critical review of the prominent scientific theories regarding evolution, creation, identity, genetics, quantum physics, and even the scientific method itself. Practical and verifiable conclusions are accomplished, substantiating some of our deepest emotions. The Science of Truth successfully bridges the gap between true faith and real science. more...
A potential application of General Systems theory: KESTS, a unique ...
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An exercise application of General Systems Theory: Review the fundamental concept of "transportation;" the theory and application of "Kinetic Energy Supported Transportation Structures," including an integrated earth-surface-to-GEO bridge system; lunar-surface-to-earth orbit transportation; and building a mile-diameter space research habitat in LEO using modified Spacelab & Shuttle technologies. more...
The Concept of Nature
The Tarner Lectures Delivered in Trinity ...
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Whitehead, Alfred North

Whitehead, Alfred North

Whitehead, Alfred North
English mathematician and philosopher. He wrote on algebra, logic, foundations of mathematics, philosophy of science, physics, metaphysics, and education. Whitehead supervised the doctoral dissertations of Bertrand Russell and Willard Van Orman Quine, thus influencing logic and virtually all of analytic philosophy. He co-authored the epochal Principia Mathematica with Russell. ...
PREFACE The contents of this book were originally delivered at Trinity College in the autumn of 1919 as the inaugural course of Tarner lectures. The Tarner lectureship is an occasional office founded by the liberality of Mr Edward Tarner. The duty of each of the successive holders of the post will be to deliver a course on ‘the Philosophy of the Sciences and the Relations or Want of Relations between ... more...