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In Praise of Idleness: And Other Essays
Bertrand Russell
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Description for In Praise of Idleness: And Other Essays
Paperback. In this collection of essays, Russell surveys the social and political consequences of his beliefs with characteristic clarity and humour. In Praise of Idleness is a tour de force that only Bertrand Russell could perform. Series: Routledge Classics. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 17. Weight in Grams: 230.
Intolerance and bigotry lie at the heart of all human suffering. So claims Bertrand Russell at the outset of In Praise of Idleness, a collection of essays in which he espouses the virtues of cool reflection and free enquiry; a voice of calm in a world of maddening unreason. From a devastating critique of the ancestry of fascism to a vehement defence of 'useless' knowledge, with consideration given to everything from insect pests to the human soul, this is a tour de force that only Bertrand Russell could perform.
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Series
Routledge Classics
Condition
New
Weight
225g
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415325066
SKU
V9780415325066
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About Bertrand Russell
Bertrand Russell (1872-1970). The leading British philosopher of the twentieth century, who made major contributions in the areas of logic and epistemology. Politically active and habitually outspoken, his ethical principles twice led to imprisonment.
Reviews for In Praise of Idleness: And Other Essays
'A book full of rich, stimulative thought, with plenty of scope for disagreement.' - The Guardian 'Invariably intelligent, stimulating and lucid.' - The Listener 'There is not ... a page which does not provoke argument or thought.' - The Sunday Times 'A book full of rich, stimulative thought, with plenty of scope for disagreement.' - The Guardian ... Read more