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Russell : a very short introduction

Author: A C Grayling
Publisher: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2002.
Series: Very short introductions, 59.
Edition/Format:   Book : Biography : EnglishView all editions and formats
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"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  Read more...
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Named Person: Bertrand Russell
Material Type: Biography, Internet resource
Document Type: Book, Internet Resource
All Authors / Contributors: A C Grayling
ISBN: 0192802585 9780192802583
OCLC Number: 48417137
Description: 147 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Contents: Life and work --
Logic and philosophy --
Philosophy, mind, and science --
Politics and society --
Russell's influence.
Series Title: Very short introductions, 59.
Responsibility: A.C. Grayling.
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"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."--BOOK JACKET.

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