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~ Bertrand Russell (Author) "My parents, Lord and Lady Amberley, were considered shocking in their day on account of their advanced opinions in politics, theology, and morals..." (more)
Key Phrases: perceptive premiss, impartial worship, selective worship, New York, Principia Mathematica, United States (more...)
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This comprehensive anthology of Bertrand Russell's writings brings together his definitive essays from the period 1903 to 1959. It covers the most fertile and the most lasting work on every significant area he published in.

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  • Paperback: 744 pages
  • Publisher: Routledge; New edition edition (September 21, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 041508301X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0415083010
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #771,695 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for a young philosopher, December 4, 2003
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I picked up this book by pure happenstance from a friends book collection and have found it to be entertaining and enlightening. I have long been trying to figure out my view of the world and my philosophical standpoint in general and this is the first book I have really been able to connect with. Many sections of the book deal with Russell's search for his own understanding of the world and I especially connected with his time at University. I strongly recommend this book to anyone and everyone either looking for understanding of their own life or interested in one of the greatest modern philosophers.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Expectantly Profound and Comprehensive, October 27, 2009
Bertrand Russell is an exceptionally deep and multifaceted thinker. Having written comprehensively on an rich number of subjects and having added new and profound thoughts to so many well known topics, Russell never disappoints critical thinkers with an open mind.

This work consists of several of Russell's writings on a number of topics. Ranging from thoughts on life, language, mathematics, politics, economics, and world affairs, there is something for every intellectual in this collection. There is no way for a mere reviewer to competently convey the essence of Russell's thoughts. I can only add that if you enjoy philosophy, if you respect the deep thinkers of our times, and if you read with an open mind, you will enjoy The Basic Writings of Bertrand Russell.
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A very consise compilation of Russell's writings. A must have for those who wish to explore his ouvre.
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