The Basic Writings of Bertrand Russell, 1903-1959

The Basic Writings of Bertrand Russell, 1903-1959
Author: Bertrand Russell
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 748
Release: 1992
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780415083010

Selections from his autobiography, popular essays, works on philosophy, psychology, history, mathematics, and international relations.

Russell on Religion

Russell on Religion
Author: Bertrand Russell
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 274
Release: 1999
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780415180924

Russell on Religion presents a comprehensive and accessible selection of Bertrand Russell's writing on religion and related topics from the turn of the century to the end of his life. The influence of religion pervades almost all Bertrand Russell's writings from his mathematical treatises to his early fiction. Russell contends with religion as a philosopher, as a historian, as a social critic and as a private individual. The papers in this volume are arranged chronologically for optimum coherence of the development of Russell's thinking and are divided into five main sections: * Personal statements * Religion and Philosophy * Religion and Science * Religion and Morality * Religion and History. Students at all levels will find this a valuable insight into Russell's thought on religion.

The Basic Writings of Bertrand Russell

The Basic Writings of Bertrand Russell
Author: Bertrand Russell
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-06-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9781138457560

Few philosophers have had a more profound influence on the course of modern philosophy than Bertrand Russell. The Basic Writings of Bertrand Russell is a comprehensive anthology of Russell�s most definitive essays written between 1903 and 1959. First published in 1961, this remarkable collection is a testament to a philosopher whom many consider to be one of the most influential thinkers of the twentieth century. This is an essential introduction to the brilliance of Bertrand Russell.

Russell on Ethics

Russell on Ethics
Author: Bertrand Russell
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2013-12-02
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1317835484

Russell on Ethics presents a coherent and comprehensive collection of Russell's ethical writings, drawing on a wide range of his publications on ethical concerns, many of which have been difficult to access by students and general readers. Charles Pigden provides an accessible introduction to the papers, situating them within the field of ethics as a whole and detailed annotations on the papers themselves, analysing their arguments and exploring their relevance to current concerns. Russell on Ethics represents a valuable insight into Russell as an ethicist, which will be useful to both specialist and non-specialist alike.

The Bertrand Russell Collection

The Bertrand Russell Collection
Author: Bertrand Russell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-12-24
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9789358484472

Embark on an intellectual journey with "The Bertrand Russell Collection," a comprehensive anthology spanning the influential philosopher's groundbreaking works. From "The Analysis of Mind" to insightful essays on humanism, ethics, and society, this collection encapsulates Russell's brilliance and offers timeless reflections on reason, knowledge, and the complexities of the human experience. Explore the mind of one of the 20th century's greatest thinkers through his diverse and impactful writings.

Bertrand Russell's Best

Bertrand Russell's Best
Author: Bertrand Russell
Publisher: Signet Book
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1975
Genre:
ISBN: 9780451625083

This collection showcases the very best of Russell's writings on an impressively diverse range of subjects. From sex and marriage, to education and politics, this is a delightfully funny introduction to one of the twentieth century's greatest thinkers.

Yours Faithfully, Bertrand Russell

Yours Faithfully, Bertrand Russell
Author: Bertrand Russell
Publisher: Open Court Publishing
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2002
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780812694505

"Yet Russell was more than a great intellect; he was also a political animal. From the beginning of his long professional life he emphasized the importance of practice as well as theory. He was twice imprisoned by the British government for his political utterances. With his razor-sharp irony and morally impassioned rhetoric, Russell took on the forces of injustice, ignorance, and cruelty; one of his chief weapons was the letter to the editor.".