Science and the human temperament vs Science and the modern world: Which Should You Read?
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The famed mathematician and philosopher takes readers on a journey into a new scientific age, exploring topics from relativity to religion.   Alfred North Whitehead, one of the great figures in the philosophy of…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Science and the human temperament has the widest readership — 6 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| Science and the human temperament | Science and the modern world | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.7 (6) | — |
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Reception
| Science and the human temperament | Science and the modern world | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 6 | 1 |
| Editions | 17 | 28 |
| Want to read | 37 | — |
| Written reviews | 1 | — |
| Pages | 223 | 256 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Science and the human temperament or Science and the modern world?
Science and the human temperament has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Science and the human temperament 4.0/5, Science and the modern world 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: Science and the human temperament or Science and the modern world?
Science and the human temperament is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Science and the human temperament (223 pages, ≈ 4 h 08 m); Science and the modern world (256 pages, ≈ 4 h 44 m).
Which is harder to read: Science and the human temperament or Science and the modern world?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Science and the human temperament: Demanding; Science and the modern world: Demanding.