The Basic Writings of Bertrand Russell

1. Auflage 2009
ISBN: 978-0-415-47238-8
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 784 Seiten, Format (B × H): 139 mm x 215 mm, Gewicht: 981 g

Reihe: Routledge Classics

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Russell, Bertrand

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Geschichte der Westlichen Philosophie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

introduction by john g. slater, preface by bertrand russell, introduction by the editors, epigrammatic insights from the pen of russell, chronological list of russell’s principal works, chronology of the life of bertrand russell, acknowledgements, some thoughts about bertrand russell, PART I Autobiographical Asides, PART II The Nobel Prize Winning Man of Letters (Essayist and Short Story Writer), PART III The Philosopher of Language, PART IV The Logician and Philosopher of Mathematics, PART V The Epistemologist, PART VI The Metaphysician, PART VII The Historian of Philosophy, PART VIII The Psychologist, PART IX The Moral Philosopher, PART X The Philosopher of Education, PART XI The Philosopher of Politics, PART XII The Philosopher in the Field of Economics, PART XIII The Philosopher of History, PART XIV The Philosopher of Culture: East and West, PART XV The Philosopher of Religion, PART XVI The Philosopher and Expositor of Science, PART XVII The Analyst of International Affairs, index

Über Autor(innen)

Bertrand Russell (1872–1970) was one of the most formidable thinkers of the modern era. A philosopher, mathematician, educational innovator, champion of intellectual, social and sexual freedom, and a campaigner for peace and human rights, he was also a prolific writer of popular and influential books, essays and lectures on an extensive range of subjects.

Considered to be one of the most controversial figures of the twentieth century, Bertrand Russell is widely renowned for his provocative writings. These definitive works offer profound insights and forward-thinking perspectives on a changing western society progressively shaped, most significantly, by two world wars, the decline of British imperialism and an evolving moral landscape.