What was Whitehead's social status at the time of his death?
Famous aviator
Unknown inventor
Politician
Obscurity
Answer
At the time of his death, Alfred North Whitehead had sadly fallen into obscurity. Despite his significant contributions to philosophy and mathematics, his work had not gained widespread recognition or popularity during his lifetime. It was only after his passing that his ideas began to receive the attention and appreciation they deserved, leading to a posthumous revival of interest in his thought.
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