Bertrand Russell is widely regarded as one of the greatest philosophers of the twentieth century and a brilliant writer and commentator on social and political affairs. What I Believe offers a lucid and concise insight into Russell's thinking on issues that preoccupied him throughout his life: athei[...]

Accessible study examines distinction between appearance and reality, existence and nature of matter, idealism, inductive logic, intuitive knowledge, much more. "concise...perfectly clear to the general reader."--Booklist.
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Bertrand Russell ranks as one of the giants of twentieth-century philosophy. Through his books, journalism, correspondence and political activity he exerted a profound influence on modern thought. This companion centers on Russell?s contributions to modern philosophy and, therefore, concentrates on [...]

Dedicated as few men have been to the life of reason, Bertrand Russell has always been concerned with the basic questions to which religion also addresses itself -- questions about man's place in the universe and the nature of the good life, questions that involve life after death, morality, freedom[...]

Originally published in 1954 and long out of print, this is the first paperback edition.

A masterpiece of philosophical autobiography.

This book sets out in a lucid and non-technical way the main ideas of Principia Mathematica. It is as inspiring and useful to the beginner now as it was when it was first published.[...]