Whiteheadian

Whiteheadian refers to concepts, ideas, or a philosophical system derived from or related to the work of the British mathematician and philosopher Alfred North Whitehead. Whitehead is best known for his metaphysical system, outlined in works such as *Process and Reality*, which posits a universe of interconnected events rather than static substances. Key Whiteheadian concepts include process, becoming, actual occasions, prehensions, and eternal objects. In a Whiteheadian view, reality is fundamentally dynamic, constantly unfolding and transforming. Actual occasions are the basic units of existence, each a self-creative event that experiences and integrates past events (prehensions) and creatively responds to potential forms of definiteness (eternal objects).

The term "Whiteheadian" is used in various fields, including philosophy of science, theology, and education, to describe approaches that emphasize interconnectedness, creativity, emergence, and the dynamic nature of reality. Philosophers and theologians influenced by Whitehead often explore themes of organism, experience, and the relationship between the eternal and the temporal. In education, Whiteheadian ideas can inform pedagogical approaches that focus on holistic learning, creativity, and the development of individuals within their social and natural contexts. Understanding Whiteheadian thought requires grappling with its complex terminology and its departure from traditional substance-based metaphysics.