Quote by Alfred North Whitehead

Philosophy is the product of wonder.

Philosophy is the product of wonder.

Summary

This quote suggests that philosophy, as a discipline, emerges from a sense of curiosity and awe about the world and our place in it. It implies that the desire to understand and explore fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, ethics, and reality is born out of a deep wonder and fascination with the complexities of the universe. Philosophy, therefore, arises from our innate desire to question, reflect, and find meaning in the mysteries of life.

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