The Basic Writings of Bertrand Russell

introduction by john g. slater, preface by bertrand russell, introduction by the editors, epigrammatic insights from the pen of russell, chronological list of russell’s principal works, chronology of the life of bertrand russell, acknowledgements, some thoughts about bertrand russell, PART I Autobiographical Asides, PART II The Nobel Prize Winning Man of Letters (Essayist and Short Story Writer), PART III The Philosopher of Language, PART IV The Logician and Philosopher of Mathematics, PART V The Epistemologist, PART VI The Metaphysician, PART VII The Historian of Philosophy, PART VIII The Psychologist, PART IX The Moral Philosopher, PART X The Philosopher of Education, PART XI The Philosopher of Politics, PART XII The Philosopher in the Field of Economics, PART XIII The Philosopher of History, PART XIV The Philosopher of Culture: East and West, PART XV The Philosopher of Religion, PART XVI The Philosopher and Expositor of Science, PART XVII The Analyst of International Affairs, index

Biography

Bertrand Russell (1872–1970) was one of the most formidable thinkers of the modern era. A philosopher, mathematician, educational innovator, champion of intellectual, social and sexual freedom, and a campaigner for peace and human rights, he was also a prolific writer of popular and influential books, essays and lectures on an extensive range of subjects.

Considered to be one of the most controversial figures of the twentieth century, Bertrand Russell is widely renowned for his provocative writings. These definitive works offer profound insights and forward-thinking perspectives on a changing western society progressively shaped, most significantly, by two world wars, the decline of British imperialism and an evolving moral landscape.