Bertrand Russell

Suitable for teaching Bertrand Russell's philosophy, this work contains ten essays, including "On Denoting", which extend through fifty years in the life of one of the great philosophers. These essays are historically important and have influenced the course of philosophy.

'Political Ideals' was written during the upheaval of World War One. It is, in many ways, a statement, of Russell's beliefs, a declaration of the ideas that influenced his thinking on the major events of the 20th century. In this sense, it is essential reading for every student of this great philosopher.

Bertrand Russell's classic work examining the prospects of mankind if it can manage to survive the present danger of universal destruction.

Originally published in 1954 and long out of print, this is the first paperback edition.

A philosophical autobiography.

A Pictorial History of Science and Engineering by Year is a comprehensive book that chronicles the evolution of science and engineering from ancient times to the present day. The book is organized by year, starting from 10,000 BCE and continuing through to the present day, and each year is accompanied by a detailed description of the major scientific and engineering developments that occurred during that time period. The book is filled with stunning photographs, illustrations, and diagrams that bring the history of science and engineering to life. Readers will learn about the ancient civilizations that made significant contributions to science and engineering, such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, as well as the breakthroughs made during the Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution, and the Space Age. The book covers a wide range of scientific and engineering disciplines, including astronomy, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, architecture, transportation, and communication. It also highlights the major figures in the history of science and engineering, such as Galileo, Newton, Darwin, Edison, and Einstein. Overall, A Pictorial History of Science and Engineering by Year is an engaging and informative book that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of science and engineering. It is a valuable resource for students, educators, and anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of the scientific and engineering achievements that have shaped our world. The Story Of Man's Technological And Scientific Progress From The Dawn Of History To The Present, Told In 1,000 Pictures And 75,000 Words. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

"The Problems of Philosophy" is one of Bertrand Russell's attempts to create a brief and accessible guide to the problems of philosophy. Focusing on problems he believes will provoke positive and constructive discussion, Russell concentrates on knowledge rather than metaphysics. If it is uncertain that external objects exist, how can we then have knowledge of them but by probability. There is no reason to doubt the existence of external objects simply because of sense data. Russell guides the reader through his famous 1910 distinction between "knowledge by acquaintance and knowledge by description" and introduces important theories of Plato, Aristotle, Ren Descartes, David Hume, John Locke, Immanuel Kant, Georg Hegel and others to lay the foundation for philosophical inquiry by general readers and scholars alike. Cover art by Paul Spremulli

Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, OM, FRS was a British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, and social critic. At various points in his life he imagined himself a liberal, a socialist, and a pacifist, but he also admitted that he had never been any of these things in any profound sense. He was born in Wales, into one of the most prominent aristocratic families in Britain. Russell led the British "revolt against idealism" in the early 1900s. He is considered one of the founders of analytic philosophy along with his predecessor Gottlob Frege and his prot g Ludwig Wittgenstein, and is widely held to be one of the 20th century's premier logicians. He co-authored, with A. N. Whitehead, Principia Mathematica, an attempt to ground mathematics on logic. His philosophical essay "On Denoting" has been considered a "paradigm of philosophy." His work has had a considerable influence on logic, mathematics, set theory, linguistics, computer science (see type theory and type system), and philosophy, especially philosophy of language, epistemology, and metaphysics. Enclosed are fifteen of his own lectures outlining his personal philosophy while referencing poignant sources and asking the reader to develop their own thoughts and ideals in light of the points he so carefully outlines. Cover photography by Paul Spremulli

In this brief and accessible introduction, Russell guides the reader through his famous 1910 distinction between "knowledge by acquaintance and knowledge by description" and introduces important theories of Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Hume, Locke, Kant, Hegel and others. He lays the foundation for philosophical inquiry for general readers and scholars. There are sixteen chapters: Appearance and Reality, The Existence of Matter, The Nature of Matter, Idealism, Knowledge by Acquaintance and Knowledge by Description, On Induction, On Our Knowledge Of General Principles, How A Priori Knowledge Is Possible, The World of Universals, On Our Knowledge of Universals, On Intuitive Knowledge, Truth and Falsehood, Knowledge, Error, and Probable Opinion, The Limits of Philosophical Knowledge, The Value of Philosophy. Russell also provides a short supplementary reading list.