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The Problems of Philosophy
Contributor(s): Russell, Bertrand (Author), Perry, John (Introduction by)
ISBN: 019511552X     ISBN-13: 9780195115529
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
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Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: October 1997
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Annotation: Clear and accessible, this little book is an intelligible and stimulating guide to those problems of philosophy which often mistakenly make the subject seem too lofty and abstruse for the lay mind.
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BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy | Metaphysics
- Philosophy | Logic
- Philosophy | History & Surveys - General
Dewey: 110
LCCN: 97002432
Physical Information: 0.36" H x 5.4" W x 8.08" (0.35 lbs) 192 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
Bertrand Russell was one of the greatest logicians since Aristotle, and one of the most important philosophers of the past two hundred years. As we approach the 125th anniversary of the Nobel laureate's birth, his works continue to spark debate, resounding with unmatched timeliness and power.

The Problems of Philosophy, one of the most popular works in Russell's prolific collection of writings, has become core reading in philosophy. Clear and accessible, this little book is an intelligible and stimulating guide to those problems of philosophy which often mistakenly lead to its status as
too lofty and abstruse for the lay mind. Focusing on problems he believes will provoke positive and constructive discussion, Russell concentrates on knowledge rather than metaphysics, steering the reader through his famous 1910 distinction between knowledge by acquaintance and knowledge by
description, and introducing important theories of Descartes, Kant, Hegel, Hume, Locke, Plato, and others to lay the foundation for philosophical inquiry by general readers and scholars alike.

With a new introduction by John Perry, this valuable work is a perfect introduction to the field and will continue to stimulate philosophical discussion as it has done for nearly forty years.