Russell

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy
Cover of the book Russell by Gregory Landini, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Gregory Landini ISBN: 9781136934674
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: September 13, 2010
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Gregory Landini
ISBN: 9781136934674
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: September 13, 2010
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Bertrand Russell (1872–1970) was renowned as one of the founding figures of "analytic" philosophy, and for his lasting contributions to the study of logic, philosophy of language, philosophy of mathematics and epistemology. He was also famous for his popular works, where his humanism, ethics and antipathy towards religion came through in books such as The Problems of Philosophy, Why I am Not A Christian, and The Conquest of Happiness.

Beginning with an overview of Russell’s life and work, Gregory Landini carefully explains Russell’s philosophy, to show why he ranks as one of the giants of British and Twentieth century philosophy. He discusses Russell’s major early works in philosophy of mathematics, including The Principles of Mathematics, wherein Russell illuminated and developed the ideas of Gottlob Frege; and the monumental three volume work written with Alfred North Whitehead, Principia Mathematica, where the authors attempted to show that all mathematical theory is part of logic, understood as a science of structure.

Landini discusses the second edition of Principia Mathematica, to show Russell’s intellectual relationship with Wittgenstein and Ramsey. He discusses Russell’s epistemology and neutral monism before concluding with a discussion on Russell’s ethics, and the relationship between science and religion.

Featuring a chronology and a glossary of terms, as well as suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter, Russell is essential reading for anyone studying philosophy, and is an ideal guidebook for those coming to Russell for the first time.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Bertrand Russell (1872–1970) was renowned as one of the founding figures of "analytic" philosophy, and for his lasting contributions to the study of logic, philosophy of language, philosophy of mathematics and epistemology. He was also famous for his popular works, where his humanism, ethics and antipathy towards religion came through in books such as The Problems of Philosophy, Why I am Not A Christian, and The Conquest of Happiness.

Beginning with an overview of Russell’s life and work, Gregory Landini carefully explains Russell’s philosophy, to show why he ranks as one of the giants of British and Twentieth century philosophy. He discusses Russell’s major early works in philosophy of mathematics, including The Principles of Mathematics, wherein Russell illuminated and developed the ideas of Gottlob Frege; and the monumental three volume work written with Alfred North Whitehead, Principia Mathematica, where the authors attempted to show that all mathematical theory is part of logic, understood as a science of structure.

Landini discusses the second edition of Principia Mathematica, to show Russell’s intellectual relationship with Wittgenstein and Ramsey. He discusses Russell’s epistemology and neutral monism before concluding with a discussion on Russell’s ethics, and the relationship between science and religion.

Featuring a chronology and a glossary of terms, as well as suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter, Russell is essential reading for anyone studying philosophy, and is an ideal guidebook for those coming to Russell for the first time.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Life Of Buddha by Gregory Landini
Cover of the book Quality in Postgraduate Education by Gregory Landini
Cover of the book Inclusive Education isn't Dead, it Just Smells Funny by Gregory Landini
Cover of the book Teaching The Commons by Gregory Landini
Cover of the book Great Power Strategy in Asia by Gregory Landini
Cover of the book The Sahara by Gregory Landini
Cover of the book International Carriage of Goods by Road: CMR by Gregory Landini
Cover of the book Gender, Migration and the Dual Career Household by Gregory Landini
Cover of the book Responses to Terrorism by Gregory Landini
Cover of the book The Mental Development of the Child by Gregory Landini
Cover of the book Collective Memory and European Identity by Gregory Landini
Cover of the book Seven Wonders of the Ancient World by Gregory Landini
Cover of the book Entangled Discourses by Gregory Landini
Cover of the book Public Service Operations Management by Gregory Landini
Cover of the book Sources of Irish Traditional Music c. 1600-1855 by Gregory Landini
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy