Publication

2002 - Oxford University Press, Oxford, England

Language

English

Word Count

36,750 words, Guess

Page Count

147 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • LibraryThing295148
  • Goodreads592728

Classifications

  • DDC192
  • LCCB1649.R94 G743 2002

Description

"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."--Jacket.

First Sentence

Russell is one of the best-known philosophers of the twentieth century.

Excerpt

Russell is one of the best-known philosophers of the twentieth century.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Very short introductions ;

Other Editions

  • RussellOxford University Press2002

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