| Description |
147 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm |
| Series |
Very short introductions ; 59 |
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Very short introductions ; 59
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| Contents |
1. Life and Work -- 2. Logic and Philosophy. The Rejection of Idealism. The Foundations of Mathematics. The Theory of Descriptions. Perception and Knowledge. The External World and Other Minds -- 3. Philosophy, Mind, and Science. Method and Metaphysics. The Philosophy of Logical Atomism. Some Problems in Logical Atomism. Mind and Matter. Neutral Monism. Realism and Perception. Inference and Science -- 4. Politics and Society. Theoretical Ethics. Practical Morality. Religion. Education. Politics. War and Peace -- 5. Russell's Influence |
| Summary |
"Bertrand Russell was one of the most famous and important philosophers of the twentieth century. In this account of his life and work A. C. Grayling introduces both Russell's contributions to logic and philosophy, and his wide-ranging views on education, politics, war, and sexual morality." "Russell is credited with being one of the founders of modern analytic philosophy, and also with playing an important part in the revolution in social attitudes witnessed throughout the world. This introduction gives a clear survey of Russell's achievements across their whole range."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-140) and index |
| Subject |
Russell, Bertrand, 1872-1970.
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Philosophy, British.
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| LC no. |
2002514396 |
| ISBN |
0192802585 paperback |
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