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Marriage and Morals Kindle Edition

by Bertrand Russell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 106 ratings

The eminent philosopher presents a bold and persuasive reassessment of sexual ethics and conventional marriage.

In Marriage and Morals, Bertrand Russell shines a revealing light on contemporary attitudes toward sex and marriage. He begins with a cross-cultural examination of individual, familial, and societal norms, showing how prevailing moral codes are out of step with a humanistic approach to happiness and wellbeing.

Russell then proposes a new morality that recognizes the realities of modern society, such as the emancipation of women and the widespread use of contraceptives. From the origin of marriage to the influence of religion, Russell explores the changing roles of these foundational social institutions.
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  1. Print length
    211 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Open Road Media
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 2025
  5. File size
    3.5 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DRDRG8XM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Open Road Media (January 1, 2025)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.5 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 211 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 106 ratings

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  • LadyLegendary
    5.0 out of 5 stars I dig it.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2018
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    It's not a bad book considering how it was written before the major changes in the family dynamic. It's mind boggling how Russell was able to infer how families may be today. Even if everything he believed in doesn't hold true today, it's still something to think about and consider.
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  • Angeliki
    5.0 out of 5 stars smart and still relevant, historically interesting
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2013
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    Easy to read and follow, interesting ideas that are relevant even after a century. Even the things he discusses which are not relevant in our era, are historically interesting
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  • MrWillo
    4.0 out of 5 stars What an insightful man.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2013
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    I rated this book 4 stars because at the beginning it lost my attention. I got to around page 60 and got tired of having to turn to a dictionary every few pages. This of course was due to my own limited vocabulary.

    BUT - once I continued reading, this book struck me many times with the need to quote it. It carries profound messages, some that resonate loudly today. The world needs more Bertrands, we need more people critically thinking, more people inquiring.

    If you venture to read this book, I do not think you will be disappointed, it's very insightful, open-minded, and makes very profound claims which are very rational. It's a breath of fresh air compared to all of the dogmatic, ignorant and closed-mindedness that we're confronted with today.
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  • Anne Fitzhugh
    5.0 out of 5 stars thought-provoking
    Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2019
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    thought-provoking
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  • Igor Garcia-Pacheco
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2014
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    Excellent. Deep but easy to follow.
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  • health_junkie
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2015
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    A bit outdated, but a lot food for thought.
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  • M. Walker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2015
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    very nice!
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  • Gwynplane
    4.0 out of 5 stars Listening to a genius
    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2009
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    The book is a little outdated but, as it's true for all his works,it allows you the exciting experience of seeing the world through the insight of a genius.
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  • Mate
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in Australia on June 16, 2023
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    Okay
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  • M DSouza
    5.0 out of 5 stars Essential guide
    Reviewed in Germany on November 3, 2016
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    I personally feel this book must be discussed in high schools everywhere. Bertrand Russell is a man who has changed my life, and continues to do so everyday. When it comes to seemingly commonplace topics love/sex/relationships/marriage everyone pretends to be an 'expert' and act and argue accordingly, resulting in vast amounts of silly literature. Bertrand examines them in his trademark logical/surgical manner and makes the case for selfless love. Notwithstanding the lack of knowledge in genetics and DNA at the time of writing, it certainly is a revolutionary piece of work.
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  • Regular Amazon shopper
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favourites
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2025
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    Teaches you to question gender norms and monogamy
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  • silvia butti
    5.0 out of 5 stars amazing book
    Reviewed in Spain on September 8, 2020
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    amazing book
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  • Mariana
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
    Reviewed in Canada on March 27, 2013
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    Russell's wisdom is born from our humanity, our biological humanity, is rooted in our human composition, and for this reason it is true reality and it's success in great part in our hands. Russell is practical, not easy, but possible.
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