his assertion that matter is an abstraction the sheer difficulty and density of his prose perception of metaphysics itself as passé Whitehead has not been recognized as particularly influential within the most dominant philosophical schools
what is an example of Whitehead's ideas being counter-intuitive? Why do some people believe Whitehead's writings may have restricted his influence? What is a common opinion of metaphysics? What is the general opinion of Whitehead in most philosophical schools?
Deleuze's and Latour's opinions, however, are minority ones, as Whitehead has not been recognized as particularly influential within the most dominant philosophical schools. It is impossible to say exactly why Whitehead's influence has not been more widespread, but it may be partly due to his metaphysical ideas seeming somewhat counter-intuitive (such as his assertion that matter is an abstraction), or his inclusion of theistic elements in his philosophy, or the perception of metaphysics itself as passé, or simply the sheer difficulty and density of his prose.
question: what is an example of Whitehead's ideas being counter-intuitive?, answer: his assertion that matter is an abstraction | question: Why do some people believe Whitehead's writings may have restricted his influence?, answer: the sheer difficulty and density of his prose | question: What is a common opinion of metaphysics?, answer: perception of metaphysics itself as passé | question: What is the general opinion of Whitehead in most philosophical schools?, answer: Whitehead has not been recognized as particularly influential within the most dominant philosophical schools