Selected Papers of Bertrand Russell

by Bertrand Russell (Author; Editor; Introduction)

(from inside the dust jacket)
These essays reveal the quintessence of Bertrand Russel's enlightened philosophy. They are for readers who are conscious of the social and political problems of our age and who seek solutions under the guidance of science and a humane philosophy.

[Originally published in 1927, this 1955 edition offers an introduction by Bertrand Russell.]

Genres: Philosophy, Essays, Nonfiction

390 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1927

About the author

Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, OM, FRS, was a Welsh philosopher, historian, logician, mathematician, advocate for social reform, pacifist, and prominent rationalist. Although he was usually regarded as English, as he spent the majority of his life in England, he was born in Wales, where he also died.

He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1950 "in recognition of his varied and significant writings in which he champions humanitarian ideals and freedom of thought."

Reviews

[Fadoua · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a collection of essays written by a brillant philosopher, Bertrand Russell. This book definitely captures Russell's views on wide area of subjects: education, the state, socialism, China... It was written a century ago but almost could have been written yesterday.

[Blunt Of Mercia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Contains some very interesting essays on pre-communist China.