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Author : Bertrand Russell
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 27,44 MB
Release : 2019-11-19
Category : Mathematics
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This book contains a collection of ten essays by the eminent Welsh philosopher, Russell (1872-1970). In them he writes about philosophy, logic, mathematics and science.

Author : Bertrand Russell
Publisher : Namaskar Book
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 41,42 MB
Release : 2024-02-02
Category : Fiction
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Delve into the profound essays of Bertrand Russell, unraveling the mysteries that shape our understanding of thought and logic. Mysticism and Logic and Other Essays by Bertrand Russell: Immerse yourself in the intellectual landscape of Bertrand Russell with Mysticism and Logic and Other Essays. This collection of essays explores Russell's thoughts on philosophy, mysticism, and the nature of human knowledge. Russell's clarity of expression and incisive reasoning make this collection an enlightening journey into the realms of logic and mysticism. Why This Book? Mysticism and Logic and Other Essays invites readers to grapple with the profound questions that have fascinated Bertrand Russell throughout his career. The essays serve as a guide to understanding Russell's perspective on the interplay between logic and mysticism, offering intellectual stimulation for inquisitive minds. Bertrand Russell, a British philosopher and Nobel laureate, continues to influence philosophical discourse. Mysticism and Logic and Other Essays stands as a testament to Russell's enduring impact on the exploration of human thought.

Author : Bertrand Russell
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 43,90 MB
Release : 2023-10-01
Category : Self-Help
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Mysticism and Logic and Other Essays by Bertrand Russell: Engage in intellectual exploration with Mysticism and Logic and Other Essays by Bertrand Russell. This thought-provoking collection of essays delves into a range of topics, including the nature of knowledge, the limitations of mystical experience, and the interplay between logic and philosophy. Key Aspects of the Book “Mysticism and Logic and Other Essays”: Explores the contrast between rationality and mysticism, analyzing the role of reason and logic in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding. Challenges traditional beliefs and superstitions, advocating for the importance of critical thinking and empirical evidence in shaping our understanding of the world. Presents Russell's philosophical ideas in a clear and accessible manner, making complex concepts and arguments understandable to a wide range of readers. Bertrand Russell, a British philosopher, mathematician, and social critic, made significant contributions to numerous academic disciplines. Russell's philosophical works, including Principia Mathematica and The Problems of Philosophy, laid the foundation for modern logic and analytical philosophy. His social and political writings, such as Why I Am Not a Christian and The Conquest of Happiness, challenged prevailing beliefs and advocated for social justice, peace, and individual freedom. Russell's intellect, wit, and unwavering commitment to rational inquiry continue to inspire generations of thinkers and shape our understanding of the world.

Author : Bertrand Russell
Publisher : Hyweb Technology Co. Ltd.
Page : 949 pages
File Size : 14,20 MB
Release : 2011-09-15
Category : Foreign Language Study
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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Author : Bertrand Russell
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,70 MB
Release : 2009-10
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781409969631

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Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell (1872-1970), was a philosopher, historian, logician, mathematician, advocate for social reform, and pacifist. A prolific writer, he was a populariser of philosophy and a commentator on a large variety of topics. Continuing a family tradition in political affairs; he was a prominent anti-war activist, championing free trade between nations and anti-imperialism. He also authored Principia Mathematica (with Alfred North Whitehead), an attempt to ground Mathematics on the laws of Logic and the essay On Denoting. He was a vigorous proponent of nuclear disarmament, antagonist to communist totalitarianism and an outspoken critic of the Vietnam War. Previously he had been imprisoned and deprived of his Fellowship of Trinity College as a vigorous peace campaigner and opponent of conscription during WW1. He visited the emerging Soviet Union which subsequently met with his disapproval and vigorous campaign against Adolf Hitler in the 1930s. In 1950, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Author : Bertrand Russell
Publisher : Tebbo
Page : 77 pages
File Size : 15,61 MB
Release : 2011-12
Category : Logic
ISBN : 9781743384121

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A contradictory sort of fellow - Will Durant, in his congenial The Story of Philosophy, describes Bertrand Russell as '...resolved to be hard-headed because he knows he can not be.' This is a bit unfair, as it doesn't really take into account Russell's philosophy, merely the man. But the two are so hard to separate! Basically, Russell believes that mysticism 'is the inspirer of what is best in man.' But that it is absolutely muddle-headed and has lead mankind down numerous philosophic blind alleys in the past thousand or so years. He was a mathematical genius, wrote prose that could cut like a razor blade concerning the most abstruse subjects in a manner understandable to most laymen, and was a profound skeptic in re matters religious. This latter got him into all kinds of trouble with women's societies and the like back in the earlier part of the century and actually got him fired from the City College of New York. So he packed his bags and went to teach at Harvard. You see, he was a British aristocrat (an Earl) and all this rabble rousing by the hoi polloi was really a non-issue for him. In his autobiography, he recounts how his mother always told him, 'Never follow a crowd to do Evil.' Russell never followed a crowd to do anything! All this biographical elaboration is to help readers understand the man who wrote this book which, in a nutshell, praises the mystical impulse in its pure, unadulterated form while deploring the aforementioned philosophical muddles to which it leads, and, on the other hand, glorifies (justly) the English schools of empirical logic and the scientific progress to which they have lead. One can hardly look at this computer screen and deny this claim. All this in a lucid and thoroughly enjoyable prose. Yes, Russell has seen his days of celebrity come and go (as well as his days in general, one might add, ) but if you chance by a wizened looking professor loaded down with heavyweight tomes on metaphysical systems, you might get a rather surprising response if you mention Bertie Russell. In his day, Russell was the Mick Jagger of Philosophy, and coeds used to quarrel over who got to bed down with him that night when he came to lecture that the stuff a good proportion of their professors were teaching was, quite literally, nonsense. And just think, he got away with it all! What fun!

Author : Bertrand Russell
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 11,69 MB
Release : 2017-09-17
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ISBN : 9781528570565

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Mysticism and Logic and Other Essays is a collection of essays written and edited by Nobel Prize winning author Bertrand Russell. Russell was a heralded British philosopher, historian and mathematician, as well as a well-published author, and is considered one of the great minds of the 20th century. In this collection, Russell challenges romantic mysticism while promoting a logical and mathematics-based approach to interpreting the world around us. The collection opens with one of Russell's most well known essays, Mysticism and Logic, in which the author explains his worldview and the need for logic when interpreting life. Nine more essays follow this one, and touch on a range of topics including mathematics, life and death, plurality, the nature of existence, intelligence, and science's role in a liberal education. The first five essays of this collection are "entirely popular" according to Russell, whereas the final four are "somewhat more technical." Despite this disclaimer, the layman will still find these essays readable. Russell writes with a clarity and voice that is rare amongst philosophers. Indeed, his work is some of the most accessible of the important philosophical musings of recent times. While technical and precise, the author still writes in a popular style that will appeal to all readers. His words are insightful and moving, and will resonate deeply with the contemplative reader. Mysticism and Logic and Other Essays is one of the great philosophical works of modern times. It is a must read for all those who enjoy philosophy, mysticism, and logic. Russell has achieved a great feat with this book, and it is one that should be read and digested by all. Highly recommended. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Bertrand Russell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,5 MB
Release : 2014-02-25
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1317835700

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First published in 1966. This collection of essays dates from the first decade of this century and marks an important perio in the evolution of Bertrand Russell's thought. Russell intended the collection 'to appeal to those who take an interest in philosophical questions without having had a professional training in philosophy'- those people will find these writings just as illuminating today.