The Basic Writings of Bertrand Russell
by Bertrand Russell
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Featuring seminal work in the philosophies of mathematics and language, this comprehensive and assiduously edited collection also makes available his provocative and controversial views on religion and international relations.Tags
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This selection of Russell's basic works is probably the most popular and affordable introduction to this 20th century British philosopher. The editors had the good fortune to solicit the philosopher''s opinion regarding the selection, which contributes greatly to the quality of the essays. Not surprisingly because he was involved in so many fields of study, Russell admitted freely that he did not recognize some of the things that he had written at an early age, as he had grown in thought and switched his position on some minor matters. However generally noted, the views expressed in the essay collection were imperative to this ground-breaking thinker, and stand firmly as positive contributions to the perennial issues concerning humanity show more today. With the eighty plus writing pieces, ranging from marriage to metaphysics, one can read straight through or in parts without too much difficulty. Russell was a master at wielding his pen to accommodate multiple audiences, either technical academics or average citizens. Although the logic essays can be tough-going, the social commentaries are witty and eloquent. Still in print, this compendium is a valuable item in anyone's private library. show less
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Bertrand Arthur William Russell (1872-1970) was a British philosopher, logician, essayist and social critic. He was best known for his work in mathematical logic and analytic philosophy. Together with G.E. Moore, Russell is generally recognized as one of the main founders of modern analytic philosophy. Together with Kurt Gödel, he is regularly show more credited with being one of the most important logicians of the twentieth century. Over the course of a long career, Russell also made contributions to a broad range of subjects, including the history of ideas, ethics, political and educational theory, and religious studies. General readers have benefited from his many popular writings on a wide variety of topics. After a life marked by controversy--including dismissals from both Trinity College, Cambridge, and City College, New York--Russell was awarded the Order of Merit in 1949 and the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1950. Noted also for his many spirited anti-nuclear protests and for his campaign against western involvement in the Vietnam War, Russell remained a prominent public figure until his death at the age of 97. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- The Basic Writings of Bertrand Russell
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- The Basic Writings of Bertrand Russell
- Original publication date
- 1961
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- Bertrand Russell
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- English
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