The Selected Letters of Bertrand Russell, Volume 1
The Private Years 1884-1914
2nd Edition
Published on 7. March 2013
584 pages
978-1-134-97209-8 (ISBN)
Description
Those who knew the famous philosopher Bertrand Russell at the turn of the century referred to him as 'the Day of Judgement'. This acclaimed selection of his early letters, available in paperback for the first time, reveals the full scope of Russell's life and innermost thoughts up to the First World War. It includes letters to his first wife, Alys Pearsall Smith, reveals the background to his now famous work in philosophy and the foundations of mathematics and how his mind was stirred by socialism, free trade and votes for women. It also contains letters on his famous affair with Ottoline Morrell, providing yet another insight into one of the great intellectual figures of the twentieth century.
Reviews / Votes
'These letters will be an invaluable addition to the literature about [Bertrand Russell]. This paperback edition is most welcome.'Contemporary ReviewMore details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition type
Revised edition
File size
14,22 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-134-97209-8 (9781134972098)
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Person
Nicholas Griffin
Content
1: Childhood and Youth (1884-93); 2: Engagement (1893-4); 3: 'A Life of Intellect Tempered by Flippancy' (1895-1901); 4: New Crises (1901-2); 5: 'The Long Task of Thought' (1903-11); 6: New Love (1911-14)
