The problems of philosophy (Oxford paperbacks university series) - Softcover

Russell, Bertrand

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9780198880189: The problems of philosophy (Oxford paperbacks university series)

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ISBN 10: 0198880189 ISBN 13: 9780198880189

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1971

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Appearance And Reality - The Existence Of Matter - The Nature Of Matter - Idealism - Knowledge By Acquaintance And Knowledge By Description - On Induction - On Our Knowledge Of General Principles - How A Priori Knowledge Is Possible - The World Of Universals - On Our Knowledge Of Universals - On Intuitive Knowledge - Truth And Falsehood - Knowledge, Error, And Probable Opinion - The Limits Of Philosophical Knowledge - The Value Of Philosophy - Bibliographical Note

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One of his great works, and a must-read for any student of philosophy, The Problems of Philosophy was written in 1912 as an introduction to Russell's thought.

As an empiricist, Russell starts at the beginning with this question: Is there any knowledge in the world that is so certain that no reasonable man could doubt it? This, according to Russell, is where the work of philosophy begins. He covers topics such as reality, the nature of matter, inductive reasoning, truth, and the limits of philosophical knowledge.

As one of the greatest minds in Western philosophy, Russell's thoughts are profoundly informative and provocative and suitable for anyone wishing to expand his mind.

About the Author:

Bertrand Arthur William Russell, (1872-1970) was an English philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, and social critic. Although he spent the majority of his life in England, he was born in Wales, where he also died. Russell led the British "revolt against idealism" in the early 1900s. He is considered one of the founders of analytic philosophy along with his prot�g� Wittgenstein and his elder Frege, and is widely held to be one of the 20th century's most important logicians.

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