Education and upbringing are at the center of societal, political, and scientific discussions. Philosophy has always engaged with this pressing topic. A modern classic in the philosophy of education is Alfred North Whitehead. In the essays presented here, which are published in German for the first time, the renowned philosopher addresses central aspects of knowledge transfer and thought organization, the expectations placed on educational institutions, challenges in mathematics and the natural sciences, as well as the cultivation of ideas. The texts combine to form an educational and pedagogical concept that understands the learner as an organism interacting with its environment and remains highly relevant today.