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An Outline of Philosophy Kindle Edition

by Bertrand Russell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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The Nobel Prize–winning British scholar offers readers an introduction to philosophy and explores how we acquire knowledge from the world around us.

British philosopher Bertrand Russell believed philosophy was concerned with the universe as a whole. In An Outline of Philosophy, he analyzes the differences between the physical world as defined by modern science and the reality we perceive as humans. He looks at methods of gaining knowledge, learning in infants and animals, as well as the role of linguistic ability. Finally, Russell discusses great philosophers from the past and how some of them might approach the question of humanity’s place in the universe.

Originally published in 1927, An Outline of Philosophy was considered quite controversial. However, Russell was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1950 “in recognition of his varied and significant writings in which he champions humanitarian ideals and freedom of thought.”

“A book of real value. . . . The writing is nearly always of the delightful clarity that we have learned to expect.” —The Times Literary Supplement 

“A book which we cannot afford to miss if we think at all.” —The Spectator
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"A book which we cannot afford to miss if we think at all." -- Spectator

"A book of real value ... the writing is nearly always of the delightful clarity we have learned to expect." -- The Times Literary Supplement

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Bertrand Russell (1872-1970). The leading British Philosopher of the twentieth century, who made major contributions to the area of logic and epistemology. Politically active and habitually outspoken, his ethical principles twice lead to imprisonment.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Open Road Media (January 1, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.0 MB
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  • Viraga
    4.0 out of 5 stars A readable outline
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2000
    The definition of philosophy varies according to the philosophy we adopt, says Russell. So then --- there are some general problems which people find interesting, and which do not belong to any of the special sciences, and these problems raise doubts about what we consider knowledge. The definition and exploration of this problems is philosophy. With this introduction, Russell discusses some problems: the physical world, man from without (environment), man from within (consciousness, emotions, ethics etc) and so on. An outline is clearly limited, and Russell does not include many branches of philosophical enquiry such as metaphysical inquiry and some aspects of authority and state. But within its constraints, the book is still a good read.
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  • RIGHTHUNTERS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality and packing
    Reviewed in India on July 29, 2024
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    It was worth buying it. Thanks Amazon
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  • B. O. Reilly
    5.0 out of 5 stars I've been reading my way through this since getting it ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 21, 2016
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    I've been reading my way through this since getting it. Of course, at some points it is rather dated (after all it was written in 1927) but I've found it very interesting. Philosophy is such a wide area of study that it can seem difficulty to know where to start. I've found that this is particularly accessible introduction to the subject.
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  • Samir Dhawan
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great introduction to basic philosophy.
    Reviewed in India on July 10, 2015
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    As usual Russell is clear, precise and to the point. He has a supreme command over the language and hence can explain complicated concepts without much ado.
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