Bertrand Russell

Unlock the profound insights of a timeless classic with Bertrand Russell's "What I Believe," now revived after decades out of print. This masterful work, republished by Alpha Editions, is not just a reprint but a meticulously restored collector's item and cultural treasure, ready to inspire today's and future generations. Dive into Russell's compelling exploration of personal beliefs, where philosophy meets the human experience in a dance of logic and emotion. With clarity and wit, Russell challenges conventional thought, offering a unique perspective on morality, religion, and the essence of happiness. His eloquent prose invites readers to question, reflect, and ultimately, to understand the world and themselves more deeply. Whether you're a casual reader seeking intellectual stimulation or a collector of classic literature, this edition promises to be a cherished addition to your library. Experience the enduring relevance of Russell's ideas, beautifully presented in a volume that honors the legacy of one of the 20th century's greatest thinkers. Don't miss the chance to own a piece of literary history that continues to resonate with the quest for truth and meaning.

What I Believe by Bertrand Russell is a thought-provoking essay that delves into the personal beliefs and philosophical outlook of one of the 20th century's most influential thinkers. In this work, Russell articulates his views on a range of topics, including religion, ethics, and the meaning of life, with his characteristic clarity and wit.Russell begins by addressing the nature of belief itself, emphasizing the importance of evidence and reason in forming convictions. He then critiques organized religion, arguing for a secular approach to morality and human well-being. Throughout the essay, Russell champions the values of intellectual honesty, individual freedom, and the pursuit of knowledge."What I Believe is not just a manifesto of Russell's personal philosophy but also a call to embrace a rational and compassionate worldview. It encourages readers to question dogmas, seek truth, and live life with a sense of purpose and joy. Whether you're a seasoned philosopher or simply curious about the big questions of existence, this essay offers a compelling and accessible exploration of what it means to live a good life.

What I Believe by Bertrand Russell is a thought-provoking essay that delves into the personal beliefs and philosophical outlook of one of the 20th century's most influential thinkers. In this work, Russell articulates his views on a range of topics, including religion, ethics, and the meaning of life, with his characteristic clarity and wit.Russell begins by addressing the nature of belief itself, emphasizing the importance of evidence and reason in forming convictions. He then critiques organized religion, arguing for a secular approach to morality and human well-being. Throughout the essay, Russell champions the values of intellectual honesty, individual freedom, and the pursuit of knowledge.What I Believe is not just a manifesto of Russell's personal philosophy but also a call to embrace a rational and compassionate worldview. It encourages readers to question dogmas, seek truth, and live life with a sense of purpose and joy. Whether you're a seasoned philosopher or simply curious about the big questions of existence, this essay offers a compelling and accessible exploration of what it means to live a good life.

– Det er i denne dype, instinktmessige samfølelsen med selve livet at den største lykken er å finne.Bertrand Russell Lykkelig? «– Virkelig lykke beror mer enn noe annet på hva vi kunne kalle en vennskapelig interesse for mennesker og ting.»Det finnes mange teorier om hva som gjør oss glad, gir oss livsgnist og skaper en viss mening i våre liv. Likevel slutter vi aldri å undre oss over hva som skal til for å bli virkelig lykkelig, og vi slutter nok heller aldri å undre oss over hva lykke egentlig er. Filosof og nobelprisvinner Bertrand Russell (1872–1970) hjelper oss langt på vei i denne ytterst innsiktsfulle boken fra 1930 om en av livets store gåter: Lykken er ikke noe som ligger henslengt og venter på deg, hevder Russell. Den er ikke noe du kan plukke opp underveis i livet, eller oppnå som en tilstand uten ordentlig innsats. Lykken er noe man må erobre. Den krever innsats, og er den dype tilfredsstillelsen av å oppnå noe som har et mål utover seg selv. Med innsatsens sydende kjele av vilje, mot og drivkraft, må man hele tiden ville lykke – og man må hele tiden være vennlig og ikke fiendtlig innstilt i møtet med hendelser, mennesker, dager og tider. Som lesere av denne klassikeren kan vi nå gjøre det samme: «Vi kan ta steget inn i en bok som viser den klare grensen mellom det som gjør oss ulykkelig og det som gjør oss lykkelig. Og kanskje du underveis oppdager hva lykke egentlig er."Denne utgaven er utgitt i bokserien Tanker om livet – og forsynt med et innledende essay av filosof Øystein Hide.

Written in the midst of World War I, Why Men Fight lays out Bertrand Russell's wholesale rejection of the notion that war is inevitable. Russell elucidates the motivations behind human conflict and underscores the inherent futility of settling disputes by waging destructive battles. He identifies war as stemming from a belief in the principle of authority, which supports religion and patriotism-a principle reinforced by private and public educational systems. Russell argues that authority tends to breed autocracy and discord, leading to oppressive conditions that foster conflict and encourage ignorant, despotic, selfish, and self-centered behavior. He posits that humankind can transcend this cycle of violence when instinct and reason are controlled by the life of the spirit, which promotes the impersonal and the universal over individualism and primitive tribal allegiances. Influential and significant, Why Men Fight solidified Russell's reputation as a formidable social critic and anti-war activist. This Warbler Classics edition contains Russell's essay, "The Ethics of War," as well as an extensive, detailed biographical timeline.

"Free Thought and Official Propaganda," a speech delivered by Bertrand Russell in 1922, initially defines freedom of thought as liberation from unquestioning belief in religion, dogma, or ideology. He expands this concept to mean freedom from societal pressures and penalties when expressing one's opinions. Russell emphasizes the need for rational thinking as essential for advancing the truthfulness of our beliefs-the only way, in Russell's view, to solve the evils of the modern world. In his concluding remarks, he identifies three factors that contribute toward irrational, and therefore distorted, conceptions of the truth: an education system that indoctrinates students rather than teaching them how to think; the public's susceptibility to propaganda; and the economic pressures imposed by the State and political entities that restrict the choices of dissenters. This Warbler Classics edition contains Russell's 1914 essay, "Mysticism and Logic," where Russell argues that combining poetic imagination with scientific determinism produces the greatest intellectual achievements. It also includes an extensively researched, detailed biographical timeline.

Discover the intellectual wealth of Bertrand Russell in the 'Collected Works of Bertrand Russell, ' an expansive compilation that encapsulates the prolific and influential contributions of this eminent philosopher, mathematician, and social critic. This monumental collection spans the full spectrum of Russell's diverse output, including his groundbreaking philosophical treatises, thought-provoking social and political commentaries, illuminating essays, and insightful works on mathematics. Within these pages, you'll find enduring classics such as 'The Problems of Philosophy, ' which explores fundamental questions of knowledge and existence. Betrand offers a sweeping overview of philosophical thought through the ages, and also delves into the dynamics of authority and influence in society. 'Collected Works of Bertrand Russell' is an indispensable resource for anyone eager to engage with the enduring wisdom of this remarkable thinker.

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An Essay on the Foundations of Geometry was first published in 1897, and is based on Russell's Cambridge dissertation as well as lectures given during a journey through the USA. Bertrand Russell's Preface from the book: The present work is based on a dissertation submitted at the Fellowship Examination of Trinity College, Cambridge, in the year 1895. Section B of the third chapter is in the main a reprint, with some serious alterations, of an article in Mind (New Series, No. 17). The substance of the book has been given in the form of lectures at the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, and at Bryn Mawr College, Pennsylvania.My chief obligation is to Professor Klein. Throughout the first chapter, I have found his "Lectures on non-Euclidean Geometry" an invaluable guide; I have accepted from him the division of Metageometry into three periods, and have found my historical work much lightened by his references to previous writers. In Logic, I have learnt most from Mr Bradley, and next to him, from Sigwart and Dr Bosanquet. On several important points, I have derived useful suggestions from Professor James's "Principles of Psychology."

Bertran Rassel (1872-1970) - laureat Nobelevskoj premii po literature, anglijskij matematik, obschestvennyj dejatel i odin iz velichajshikh filosofov XX veka, avtor znamenitykh rabot "Problemy filosofii", "Chelovecheskoe poznanie: ego sfera i granitsy", "Azbuka otnositelnosti" i fundamentalnogo truda "Istorija zapadnoj filosofii".V sbornike "Skepticheskie esse" velikij britanskij filosof v svojstvennoj emu ostroumnoj, bezuprechno logichnoj i tochnoj manere rassuzhdaet na volnovavshie ego temy: o svobode mysli i svobode v obschestve, o vlijanii mashin na chelovecheskie emotsii i povedenie, ob ideale schastja na Zapade i na Vostoke, o "poleznykh" i "bespoleznykh" znanijakh, o protivostojanii idealizma i ratsionalizma i neobkhodimosti razumnogo skeptitsizma vo vsekh sferakh zhizni - ot ljubvi do politiki.

The author attempts to create a brief and accessible guide to the problems of philosophy. He introduces philosophy as a repeating series of (failed) attempts to answer the same questions: Can we prove that there is an external world? Can we prove cause and effect? Can we validate any of our generalizations? Can we objectively justify morality? He asserts that philosophy cannot answer any of these questions and that any value of philosophy must lie elsewhere than in offering proofs to these questions.Focusing on problems he believes will provoke positive and constructive discussion, Russell concentrates on knowledge rather than metaphysics: If it is uncertain that external objects exist, how can we then know of them but by probability? There is no reason to doubt the existence of external objects simply because of sensory data.The book also looks at the question of mathematical truths and philosophy within mathematics, particularly the question of how pure mathematics is possible.Russell guides the reader through his famous 1910 distinction between knowledge by acquaintance and knowledge by description and introduces important theories of Plato, Aristotle, Ren Descartes, David Hume, John Locke, Immanuel Kant, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, and others to lay the foundation for philosophical inquiry by general readers and scholars alike.

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