Autobiography bertrand russell

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(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) 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. Format:Paperback Pages:784

  Author(s): Bertrand Russell  Title:      In Praise of Idleness and Other Essays  ISBN: n/a  Publisher: George Allen and Unwin  This Edition: 1st edition, 4th printing  Year of Publication: 1948  Place Of Publication: Great Britain First Published: 1935  Binding: hardcover Dustjacket: none/missing  Number of pages: 231 Weight: 278g  Condition:   This is an ex-library book, has stamps etc.  An older book though still in reasonably good condition, binding sound  -has previous owner’s name written inside  

Hardcover / First Edition: The second part of the Autobiography of Bertrand carriers the reader from the outbreak of the First World War till almost the end of the Second. It is a period of the greatest significance in the author's life and also in world history. In this book we read how the War shook Russell out of his prejudices and made him think afresh on fundamental questions.  

Hardback. English. George Allen & Unwin. 1968. In fair condition. Previous owner's name/inscription inside.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days Originating in the pioneering work of Gottlob Frege, Bertrand Russell, G. E. Moore, and Ludwig Wittgenstein in the four decades around the turn of the twentieth century, analytic philosophy established itself in various forms in the 1930s. After the Second World War, it developed further in North America, in the rest of Europe, and is now growing in influence as the dominant philosophical tradition right across the world, from Latin America to East Asia. In this Very Short Introduction Michael Beaney introduces some of the key ideas of the founders of analytic philosophy by exploring certain fundamental philosophical questions and showing how those ideas can be used in offering answers. Considering the work of Susan Stebbing, he also explores the application of analytic philosophy to critical thinking, and emphasizes the conceptual creativity that lies at the heart of fruitful analysis. Throughout, Beaney illustrates why clarity of thinking, precision of expression, and rigour of argumentation are rightly seen as virtues of analytic philosophy. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Features Summary Michael Beaney introduces analytic philosophy by exploring some of the key ideas of Gottlob Frege, Bertrand Russell, G. E. Moore, Ludwig Wittgenstein, and Susan Stebbing... Author Michael Beaney Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20171123 Pages 152 ISBN 0-19-877802-3 ISBN 13 978-0-19-877802-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Immensely intelligible, thought-provoking guide by Nobel prize-winner considers such topics as the distinction between appearance and reality, the existence and nature of matter, idealism, inductive logic, intuitive knowledge, many other subjects. For students and general readers, there is no finer introduction to philosophy than this informative, affordable and highly readable edition that is "concise, free from technical terms, and perfectly clear to the general reader with no prior knowledge of the subject."-The Booklist of the American Library Association. Features Summary Cited in Books for College Libraries, 3d ed.. Accenting theory of knowledge issues over metaphysics in this classic, Russell's ability to make philosophy accessible clinches his case for students reading great philosophers' works rather than secondary texts... Author Bertrand Russell Publisher Dover Publications Inc. Release date 19990126 Pages 121 ISBN 0-486-40674-1 ISBN 13 978-0-486-40674-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days As World War II wound down and it became increasingly clear that the Allies would emerge victorious, Albert Einstein invited three close friends--all titans of contemporary science and philosophy--to his home at 112 Mercer Street in Princeton, New Jersey, to discuss what they loved best--science and philosophy. His guests were the legendary philosopher and pacifist, Bertrand Russell; the boy wonder of quantum physics, Wolfgang Pauli; and the brilliant logician, Kurt Godel. Their casual meetings took place far from the horrific battlefields of the war and the (then) secret lair of experimental atomic physicists in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Using these historic meetings as his launching pad, Feldman sketches the lives and contributions of the four friends, colleagues, and rivals--especially Einstein, innately self-confident but frustrated in his attempt to come up with a unified theory, and the aristocratic but self-doubting Lord Russell. Masterfully researched, this book accessibly illuminates the feelings of these notable men about the world of science that was then beginning to pass them by, and about the dawning atomic age that terrified them all. Features Summary From the acclaimed author of The Nobel Prize comes this fascinating portrait of four of the greatest minds in the history of science and the impossible turning point they... Author Burton Feldman (Author), Katherine Williams (Introduction by) Publisher Arcade Publishing Release date 20110816 Pages 264 ISBN 1-61145-342-9 ISBN 13 978-1-61145-342-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Already a classic, this landmark account of early Western thought now appears in a new edition with expanded coverage of the Middle Ages. The Dream of Reason takes a fresh look at the writings of the great thinkers of classic philosophy and questions many pieces of conventional wisdom. The book invites comparison with Bertrand Russell's monumental History of Western Philosophy, "but Gottlieb's book is less idiosyncratic and based on more recent scholarship" (Colin McGinn, Los Angeles Times). A New York Times Notable Book, a Los Angeles Times Best Book, and a Times Literary Supplement Best Book of 2001. Features Summary Already a classic, this landmark account of early Western thought now appears in a new edition with expanded coverage of the Middle Ages. The Dream of Reason takes a fresh look at the writings of the great thinkers of classic philosophy and questions many pieces of conventional wisdom... Author Anthony Gottlieb Publisher Penguin Books Release date 20160930 Pages 493 ISBN 0-14-198384-1 ISBN 13 978-0-14-198384-4

  Author(s): various authors - W.H. Auden, Pearl buck, Stuart Chase, Albert Einstein, Bertrand Russell et al  Title:      I Believe - the personal philosophies of twenty-three eminent men and women of our time  ISBN: none  Publisher/place:  George Allen and Unwin, London  This Edition: first edition, 3rd printing  Year of Publication: 1942  First Published: 1941  Binding: hardcover Dustjacket: none - missing  Number of pages:  390  Weight: 620g  Condition:   Very good condition for its age, just the cover cloths have a little dust-staining, all else good.  Dustjacket is missing - these were usually discarded in those days.  Please see pictures, as these form part of the description.