Whitehead’s Panpsychism as the Subjectivity of Prehension
Process Studies 1995 DOI: 10.2307/44798160 (opens in new tab)
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| Key points | Argues that Whitehead's concept of prehension is the master principle of his process metaphysics and his most original contribution to the field, while contending that this same concept is the main obstacle to contemporary philosophers understanding or appreciating his thought. |
Abstract
Whitehead's concept of prehension is undeniably the master principle of his\nprocess metaphysics. It is the central function of a creative universe whereby\nthe many past occasions become a novel one. In my view, the concept of prehension\nis Whitehead's most original and distinctive contribution to metaphysics.\nIt is also the very idea that prevents most contemporary philosophers from\nunderstanding or appreciating his thought.