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In Whitehead’s Universe, Andrew M. Davis offers a comprehensive yet conversational introduction to Alfred North Whitehead’s prismatic philosophy. Weaving together biographical detail and explanatory insight, he guides readers around the prism of Whitehead’s mind, revealing its many lights and colors in relation to various contemporary debates. From history to philosophy, and from theology to cosmology, and civilization, Davis shows how all sides of Whitehead’s universe spin together in a grand adventure of ideas. Written for students and newcomers alike, Whitehead’s Universe includes chapter summaries, a glossary of essential terms, and a chronological glimpse of Whitehead’s life. These and other features make it an indispensable resource for the exploration of process philosophy.
Andrew M. Davis is research and academic director, The Center for Process Studies. An American process philosopher and theologian, he is the author, editor, or co-editor of a dozen books, including Whitehead and Teilhard: From Organism to Omega.
“Andrew M. Davis has written the finest introduction to Alfred North Whitehead’s philosophy available today.”
–Ilia Delio, OSF, Josephine C. Connelly Endowed Chair in Theology Villanova University
“This is it! Beautifully written, accurate, and comprehensive a milestone in Whiteheadian scholarship!”
–Philip Clayton, Ingraham Professor, Claremont School of Theology
“Whitehead’s Universe is a work that I believe every serious student and teacher of science, philosophy, and theology would find remarkably enriching.”
–John F. Haught, Distinguished Research Professor, Georgetown University
“Will captivate readers with its adventurous, personable, and almost impossibly lucid rendition of an indispensable cosmology.”
–Catherine Keller, George T. Cobb Professor of Constructive Theology Drew University Theological School
“A book such as this was urgently needed, and Davis has responded to the challenge brilliantly.”
–Iain McGilchrist, author, The Matter with Things
“An exemplary exposition of Whitehead’s thought, and a compelling defense of process metaphysics as a deep and original philosophy.”
–Keith Ward, Fellow of the British Academy
