On Russell
S. Jack Odell(Author)
Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
Published on 2. November 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-0-534-57616-5 (ISBN)
Description
This brief text assists students in understanding Russell's philosophy and thinking so that they can more fully engage in useful, intelligent class dialogue and improve their understanding of course content. Part of the "Wadsworth Philosophers Series," (which will eventually consist of approximately 100 titles, each focusing on a single "thinker" from ancient times to the present), ON RUSSELL is written by a philosopher deeply versed in the philosophy of this key thinker. Like other books in the series, this concise book offers sufficient insight into the thinking of a notable philosopher better enabling students to engage in the reading and to discuss the material in class and on paper.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 211 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
140 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-534-57616-5 (9780534576165)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Preface. Introduction. 1. The Man. 2. Logic, Mathematics, Philosophy, and Reality. 3. Meaning and Language. 4. The Scope and Limits of Knowledge. 5. The Mind Body Problem. 6. Ethics. 7. Gods, Religion, and The Meaning of life. Bibliography.