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First published in 1989, this book considers Bertrand Russell s philosophy through his correspondence with others. Indeed, his exchanges with his elders in philosophy, with his contemporaries, and with one of his most outstanding pupils are brought to life in this judicious exposition: meticulously documented before being judged with insight and sympathy, as well as impartiality. Elizabeth Ramsden Eames here explores the issues that emerged from Russell s exchanges with certain other philosophers, and interprets the resulting reciprocal influences and reactions. The conversations presented...

Brightly coloured tiles, often decorated with enchanting scenes or designs, are among the most common and fascinating survivals from the medieval period. When decorated floor tiles were first introduced, tilers were specially commissioned to create elaborate pavements for wealthy, royal, and ecclesiastical patrons. Before long, individual tilers branched out to manufacture decorated tiles and market them commercially. Soon, manor houses, merchant's houses, and parish churches were enlivened with thses colourful decorated floors.

Drawing partly on the material from her previous book,...

When future generations come to analyze and survey twentieth-century philosophy as a whole, Bertrand Russell s logic and theory of knowledge is assured a place of prime importance. Yet until this book was first published in 1969 no comprehensive treatment of his epistemology had appeared. Commentators on twentieth-century philosophy at the time assumed that Russell s important contributions to the theory of knowledge were made before 1921. This book challenges that assumption and draws attention to features of Russell s later work which were overlooked.

The analysis starts with Russell...

When future generations come to analyze and survey twentieth-century philosophy as a whole, Bertrand Russell s logic and theory of knowledge is assured a place of prime importance. Yet until this book was first published in 1969 no comprehensive treatment of his epistemology had appeared. Commentators on twentieth-century philosophy at the time assumed that Russell s important contributions to the theory of knowledge were made before 1921. This book challenges that assumption and draws attention to features of Russell s later work which were overlooked.

The analysis starts with...

"Experience and Value: Essays on John Dewey and Pragmatic Naturalism "brings together twelve philosophical essays spanning the career of noted Dewey scholar, S. Morris Eames. The volume includes both critiques and interpretations of important issues in John Dewey s value theory as well as the application of Eames s pragmatic naturalism in addressing contemporary problems in social theory, education, and religion.

The collection begins with a discussion of the underlying principles of Dewey s pragmatic naturalism, including the concepts of nature, experience, and philosophic method....