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. COUNT 4
QSN1 what is an example of Whitehead's ideas being counter-intuitive? ANS1 his assertion that matter is an abstraction QSN2 Why do some people believe Whitehead's writings may have restricted his influence? ANS2 the sheer difficulty and density of his prose QSN3 What is a common opinion of metaphysics? ANS3 perception of metaphysics itself as passé QSN4 What is the general opinion of Whitehead in most philosophical schools? ANS4 Whitehead has not been recognized as particularly influential within the most dominant philosophical schools