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Bertrand Russell
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The key to human nature that Marx found in wealth and Freud in sex, Bertrand Russell finds in power. Power, he argues, is man’s ultimate goal and is, in its…
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Used as evidence in a 1940 court case in which Russell was declared unfit to teach college-level philosophy, What I Believe was to become one of Russell’s most defining works…
The very relevance and legitimacy of philosophy is examined in this explosive and controversial work which investigates the relationship between ‘individual’ and ‘scientific’ knowledge, and questions the means by which…
Portraits from Memory is Russell at his best and will enthrall those new to Russell as well as those already well-acquainted with his work. This Routledge Classics edition includes a…
Political Ideals by Bertrand Russell offers a unique vision for society. With clarity and insight, Russell explores the principles of liberty, equality, and social progress. This timeless work challenges traditional…
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In this humorous and decidedly charming autobiography, Russell offers readers the story of his life - introducing the people, events and influences that shaped the man he was to become…
Ethics are necessary because of the conflict between intelligence and impulse - if one were without the other, there would be no place for ethics. This is Russell’s account of…
This formidable work - also published under the title of Principals of Social Reconstruction - discusses war, pacifism, reason, impulse and personal liberty, and greatly contributed to Russell’s fame as…
Dive into the essence of human thought with Bertrand Russell's timeless exploration. In The Problems of Philosophy, Russell illuminates fundamental questions of existence, knowledge, and reality with clarity and precision…
Bertrand Russell's lucid explanation of exactly what defines freedom of thought and its importance in solving the evils of the modern world. Includes his essay "Mysticism and Logic" and a…
The Problem of China, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts…
The Analysis of Matter is the product of thirty years of thinking by one of the twentieth century’s best-known philosophers. This Routledge Classics edition includes the 1992 Introduction by John…
Russell elucidates the motivations behind human conflict and underscores the inherent futility of settling disputes by waging destructive battles. Contains Russell's essay "The Ethics of War" and a detailed biographical…
In The Problems of Philosophy, early 20th century philosopher Bertrand Russell guides the reader through his distinction between knowledge by acquaintance and introduces important theories of Plato, Aristotle, and Rene…
Proposed Roads to Freedom, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made…
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Available for the first time in the Routledge Classics series in a single volume, this pithy, provocative and often-personal collection of essays brings together the very best of Russell’s many…
Simon Bertrand
Discover opulent carriages, beautiful routes, great decorators and the technical details of the most decadent trains from around the globe.
Unlock the secrets of the human mind with Bertrand Russell's The Analysis of Mind, a landmark in philosophy and psychology. This influential work offers profound insights into perception, memory, consciousness…
Bertrand Small
The Invisible Heart Strings
In this heartwarming tale, follow Lily, a curious little girl puzzled by the concept of love. Eager to understand it better, she makes a wish that…
A precursor to Russell’s famous Principa Mathematica, this is one of the most original and comprehensive treatises on the logical foundation of mathematics available today.
History Of Western Philosophy was published in 1946. A dazzlingly ambitious project, it remains unchallenged to this day as the ultimate introduction to Western philosophy.
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Bertrand Russell’s recipe for good living - this is popular philosophy, or even self-help, as it should be written.
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First published in 1919, Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy shows Russell drawing on his formidable knowledge of philosophy and mathematics to write a brilliant introduction to the subject. This Routledge Classics…
A vital book for understanding Russell’s philosophy, which explores fundamental questions about the mind, including desire and feeling; psychological and physical laws; sensations and mental images; memory; belief; and emotions…
Roberto Pujia
Bertrand Russell's research on logic is believed, alongside Wittgenstein's and Moore's works, to have fuelled the linguistic turn that characterized much of twentieth- century philosophy. This process originated in the…
Bertrand Fon
Ellen DeGeneres emerged from humble beginnings in Louisiana, a star not bound for the night sky but destined to shine with laughter and influence during the day. Growing up subtly…
Bertrand Russell, Original Thinkers Institute
Discover the intellectual wealth of Bertrand Russell in the 'Collected Works of Bertrand Russell, ' an expansive compilation that encapsulates the prolific and influential contributions of this eminent philosopher, mathematician…
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Matanda Sadrack Bertrand
On March 31, 2023, Burkina Faso's six humanitarian regions, including Boucle de Mouhoun, Centre Nord, Centre Est, Plateau Central, Est and Sahel, face a major crisis. More than two million…
Bertrand W Sinclair
The book "Big Timber: A Story of the Northwest" is thrilling and endearing. The story probably focuses on the struggles and exploits that people in the wood sector confront while…
Bertrand G. Ramcharan
This ground-breaking book assesses the state of implementation of international human rights law, identifies new challenges in international protection, and calls for a new human rights diplomacy suited to the…
Jane T. Bertrand
This book chronicles 50 years of struggle to introduce family planning into the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Interweaving details of major political, social, and economic events into the history…
Michael T. Bertrand
HIghlights the key role of popular music in the shaping of the United States South from the late nineteenth century to the era of rock 'n' roll in the 1940s…
Dr K Mahendran
Wisdom decrees to be constantly in tough with the past glory as well as regrettable devastations. History repeats itself is an alarming statement also. This book captures the socio-political burning…
Brian Darwent
Derived from knowledge freely absorbed over many years, its aim is to show that books - real books - and their authors can have a deep and lasting meaning in…
Alphonse Bertrand Eng Ndjel
November 16, 2019 marks the appearance of the first case of the new coronavirus in China, more precisely in the city of Wuhan. However, it was on March 04, 2020…
Natacha Bertrand
Meet Gracie, an adorably delusional blue pit who misunderstands the world's reactions to her. Her storytelling is even more endearing since she is oblivious to pitbulls' bad rep in the…
Bertrand Russell,Tim Sluckin
Previously published: New York: Simon and Schuster, 1953.
Ludwig Wittgenstein
Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus may be the most important book of philosophy written during the twentieth century. Wittgenstein's writing style is clear succinct and accessible. Bertrand Russell claimed that "I cannot see…
Bertrand Russell,John Gray
These propositions may seem mild, yet, if accepted, they would absolutely revolutionize human life. With these words Bertrand Russell introduces what is indeed a revolutionary book. He takes as his…
Bertrand Russell,Bernard Linsky
Written at a time when China was largely regarded by the West as backward, The Problem of China sees Russell rise above the prejudices of his era and assess China’s…
Bertrand Stephen St Louis
The Art of Growing Old is a manifesto for living vibrantly after the traditional work years. Bertrand St. Louis, known as Mr. B, redefines retirement as a time for personal…
Louis Bertrand
Saint Augustine: Between Shadow and LightLouis Bertrand, French writer and member of the Academie francaise, presents here a biography of one of the most emblematic figures of early Christian antiquity…
