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Russell : A Very Short Introduction by A. C. Grayling (2002, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100192802585

ISBN-139780192802583

eBay Product ID (ePID)2010527

Product Key Features

Book TitleRussell : a Very Short Introduction

Number of Pages168 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2002

TopicIndividual Philosophers, History & Surveys / Modern

IllustratorYes

GenrePhilosophy

AuthorA. C. Grayling

Book SeriesVery Short Introductions Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight5.6 Oz

Item Length6.9 in

Item Width4.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2002-514396

Dewey Edition21

Series Volume NumberVol. 59

Dewey Decimal192 B

Table Of Content1. Life and Work2. Logic and Philosophy3. Philosophy, Mind and Science4. Politics and society5. Russell's influence

SynopsisBertrand Russell (1872-1970) is 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 his technical 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 prime movers of Analytic Philosophy, and with having played a part in the revolution in social attitudes witnessed throughout the twentieth-century world. This introduction gives a clear survey of Russell's achievements across their whole range.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., Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) is 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 his technical contributions to logic and philosophy, and his wide-ranging views on education, politics, war, and sexual morality., Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) is 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 his technical 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 prime movers of Analytic Philosophy, and with having played a part in the revolution in social attitudes witnessed throughout the twentieth-century world. This introduction gives a clear survey of Russell's achievements across their whole range., Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) is 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 his technical 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 prime movers of Analytic Philosophy, and with having played a part in the revolution in social attitudes witnessed throughout the twentieth-century world. This introduction gives a clear survey of Russell's achievements across a wide ange.

LC Classification NumberB1649.R94G743 2002