The Problems of Philosophy (Transaction Large Print Books) - Hardcover

Russell, Bertrand

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9781560005391: The Problems of Philosophy (Transaction Large Print Books)

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ISBN 10: 1560005394 ISBN 13: 9781560005391

Publisher: Transaction Pub Large Print, 1997

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Bertrand Russell writes in his preface to The Problems of Philosophy that he has confined himself to those problems of philosophy in regard to which he "thought it possible to say something positive and constructive, since merely negative criticism seemed out of place." With this criteria in mind, Russell sets forth to outline proposed solutions as well as problems, paying particular attention to Platonism and empiricism.

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One of his great works, and a must-read for any student of philosophy, The Problems of Philosophy was written in 1912 as an introduction to Russell's thought.

As an empiricist, Russell starts at the beginning with this question: Is there any knowledge in the world that is so certain that no reasonable man could doubt it? This, according to Russell, is where the work of philosophy begins. He covers topics such as reality, the nature of matter, inductive reasoning, truth, and the limits of philosophical knowledge.

As one of the greatest minds in Western philosophy, Russell's thoughts are profoundly informative and provocative and suitable for anyone wishing to expand his mind.

About the Author:

British philosopher and mathematician BERTRAND ARTHUR WILLIAM RUSSELL (1872-1970) won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1950. Among his many works are Why I Am Not a Christian (1927), Power: A New Social Analysis (1938), and My Philosophical Development (1959).

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