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by Bertrand Russell (Author) "The influence of our wishes upon our beliefs is a matter of common knowledge and observation, yet the nature of this influence is very generally..." (more)
Key Phrases: creed wars, United States, Middle Ages, William James (more...)
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'These propositions may seem mild, yet, if accepted, they would absolutely revolutionize human life.'

With these words Bertrand Russell introduces what is indeed a revolutionary book. Taking as his starting-point the irrationality of the world, he offers by contrast something 'wildly paradoxical and subversive' Sceptical Essays has never been out of print since its first publication in 1928.

Today, besieged as we are by the numbing onslaught of twenty-first-century capitalism, Russell's defense of scepticism and independence of mind is as timely as ever. In clear, engaging prose, he guides us through the key philosophical issues that affect our daily life. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author
Bertrand Russell (1872-1970). The leading British philosopher of the twentieth century, who made major contributions in the areas of logic and epistemology. Politically active and habitually outspoken, his ethical principles twice led to imprisonment. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (January 1, 1988)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0415079195
  • ISBN-13: 978-0415079198
  • Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
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