Written by one of the twentieth century s most significant thinkers, Freedom and Organization, is considered to be Bertrand Russell s major work on political history. It traces the main causes of political change during a period of one hundred years, which he argues were predominantly influenced by three major elements economic technique, political theory and certain significant individuals. In the witty, approachable style that has made Bertrand Russell s works so revered, he explores in detail the major forces and events that shaped the nineteenth century.
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Written by one of the twentieth century s most significant thinkers, Freedom and Organization, is considered to be Bertrand Russell s majo...
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Theory of Knowledge gives us a picture of one of the great minds of the twentieth century at work. It is possible to see the unsolved problems left without disguise or evasion. Historically, it is invaluable to our understanding of both Russell's own thought and his relationship with Wittgenstein.
Theory of Knowledge gives us a picture of one of the great minds of the twentieth century at work. It is possible to see the unsolved problem...
First published in 1961, Fact and Fiction is a collection of Bertrand Russell s essays that reflect on the books and writings that influenced his life, including fiction, essays on politics and education, divertissements and parables. Also broaching on the highly controversial issues of war and peace, it is in this classic collection that Russell states some of his most famous pronouncements on nuclear warfare and international relations. It is a remarkable book that provides valuable insight into the range of interests and depth of convictions of one of the world s greatest...
First published in 1961, Fact and Fiction is a collection of Bertrand Russell s essays that reflect on the books and writings that influen...
First published in 1910, Philosophical Essays is one of Bertrand Russell s earliest works and marks an important period in the evolution of thought of one of the world s most influential thinkers. This selection of seven essays displays Russell's incisiveness and brilliance of exposition in the examination of ethical subjects and the nature of truth. Insightful and highly accessible, these essays are as illuminating today as they were on first publication.
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First published in 1910, Philosophical Essays is one of Bertrand Russell s earliest works and marks an important period in the evolution o...
Russell presents an intriguing reconciliation of the materialism of psychology with the antimaterialism of physics. This book established a new conception of the mind and provided one of the most original and interesting externalist accounts of knowledge. Drawing upon the writings of psychologists such as William James and John Watson, Russell offers a comprehensive treatment of such considerations as belief, desire, habit, memory, meaning, and causal law. His reasoning formed the foundation for many subsequent theories of mind, as well as a framework for his own later philosophical writings....
Russell presents an intriguing reconciliation of the materialism of psychology with the antimaterialism of physics. This book established a new concep...
Written at the height of the Cold War in 1959, Common Sense and Nuclear Warfare was published in an effort 'to prevent the catastrophe which would result from a large scale H-bomb war'. Bertrand Russell s staunch anti-war stance is made very clear in this highly controversial text, which outlines his sharp insights into the threat of nuclear conflict and what should be done to avoid it. Russell s argument, that the only way to end the threat of nuclear war is to end war itself, is as relevant today as it was on first publication."
Written at the height of the Cold War in 1959, Common Sense and Nuclear Warfare was published in an effort 'to prevent the catastrophe which ...
Bertrand Russell was regarded as one of the twentieth century s greatest minds. Well known for his profound knowledge and controversial approach to a myriad of different issues and subjects, his prolific works also exhibited great intellectual wit and humour. Bertrand Russell s Best is a collection of Russell s wittiest and most pungent writings. First published in 1958, this delightfully funny and entertaining book is a striking testament to the remarkable life, work and wit of Bertrand Russell.
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Bertrand Russell was regarded as one of the twentieth century s greatest minds. Well known for his profound knowledge and controversial approach to...
First published in 1946, History of Western Philosophy went on to become the best-selling philosophy book of the twentieth century. A dazzlingly ambitious project, it remains unchallenged to this day as the ultimate introduction to Western philosophy. Providing a sophisticated overview of the ideas that have perplexed people from time immemorial, it is 'long on wit, intelligence and curmudgeonly scepticism', as the New York Times noted, and it is this, coupled with the sheer brilliance of its scholarship, that has made Russell's History of Western Philosophy one of...
First published in 1946, History of Western Philosophy went on to become the best-selling philosophy book of the twentieth century. A dazzlin...
First published in 1903, Principles of Mathematics was Bertrand Russell's first major work in print. It was this title which saw him begin his ascent towards eminence. In this groundbreaking and important work, Bertrand Russell argues that mathematics and logic are, in fact, identical and what is commonly called mathematics is simply later deductions from logical premises. Highly influential and engaging, this important work led to Russell's dominance of analytical logic on western philosophy in the twentieth century.
First published in 1903, Principles of Mathematics was Bertrand Russell's first major work in print. It was this title which saw him begin...
