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Unpopular Essays
Bertrand Russell
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Description for Unpopular Essays
Paperback. Characteristic and self-revealing, this book was written to combat the growth in Dogmatism. Series: Routledge Classics. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 196 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 228.
A classic collection of Bertrand Russell’s more controversial works, reaffirming his staunch liberal values, Unpopular Essays is one of Russell’s most characteristic and self-revealing books. Written to "combat… the growth in Dogmatism", on first publication in 1950 it met with critical acclaim and a wide readership and has since become one of his most accessible and popular books.
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
216
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Series
Routledge Classics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
184
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415473705
SKU
V9780415473705
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About Bertrand Russell
Bertrand Russell (1872–1970) was one of the most formidable thinkers of the modern era. A philosopher, mathematician, educational innovator, champion of intellectual, social and sexual freedom, and a campaigner for peace and human rights, he was also a prolific writer of popular and influential books, essays and lectures on an extensive range of subjects. ... Read more
Reviews for Unpopular Essays
‘An intellectual treat...the delight of this book lies in that combination of wit with perception, and of width of view with ease of expression for which Russell made himself known.’ - Financial Times ‘Russell is as incapable of being dull as he is of being shallow’ – The Observer ‘His writings reflect his crystalline, scintillating mind and ... Read more