Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy (Russell Bertrand)(Paperback)

Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy (Russell Bertrand)(Paperback)

Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy (Russell Bertrand)(Paperback)

In the words of Bertrand Russell, Because language is misleading, as well as because it is diffuse and inexact when applied to logic (for which it was never intended), logical symbolism is absolutely necessary to any exact or thorough treatment of mathematical philosophy. That assertion underlies

The Basic Writings of Bertrand Russell (Russell Bertrand)(Paperback)

Few philosophers have had a more profound influence on the course of modern philosophy than Bertrand Russell. The Basic Writings of Bertrand Russell is a comprehensive anthology of Russell's most definitive essays written between 1903 and 1959. First published in 1961, this remarkable collection is

Analytic Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction (Beaney Michael)(Paperback)

Originating in the pioneering work of Gottlob Frege, Bertrand Russell, G. E. Moore, and Ludwig Wittgenstein in the four decades around the turn of the twentieth century, analytic philosophy established itself in various forms in the 1930s. After the Second World War, it developed further in North

History of Western Philosophy (Russell Bertrand)(Paperback)

First published in 1946, History of Western Philosophy went on to become the best-selling philosophy book of the twentieth century. A dazzlingly ambitious project, it remains unchallenged to this day as the ultimate introduction to Western philosophy. Providing a sophisticated overview of the ideas

The Problems of Philosophy (Bertrand Russell)(Paperback)

Appearance And Reality - The Existence Of Matter - The Nature Of Matter - Idealism - Knowledge By Acquaintance And Knowledge By Description - On Induction - On Our Knowledge Of General Principles - How A Priori Knowledge Is Possible - The World Of Universals - On Our Knowledge Of Universals - On

Russell: A Very Short Introduction (Grayling A. C.)(Paperback)

Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) is one of the most famous and important philosophers of the twentieth century. In this account of his life and work A. C. Grayling introduces both his technical contributions to logic and philosophy, and his wide-ranging views on education, politics, war, and sexual

The Problems of Philosophy (Russell Bertrand)(Paperback)

2013 Reprint of 1912 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. In this little book Russell has provided an intelligible and stimulating guide to a branch of knowledge which is often mistakenly considered too abstruse for the lay mind. He has

The Problems of Philosophy (Russell Bertrand)(Paperback)

Is there any knowledge in the world which is so certain that no reasonable man could doubt it? Philosophy is the attempt to answer such ultimate questions, not carelessly and dogmatically, as we might deal with them in ordinary life, but critically, after analyzing how and why the questions arise

Our Knowledge of the External World (Russell Bertrand)(Paperback)

Our Knowledge of the External World is a compilation of lectures Bertrand Russell delivered in the US in which he questions the very relevance and legitimacy of philosophy. In it he investigates the relationship between 'individual' and 'scientific' knowledge and questions the means in which we

Albert Einstein, Bertrand Russell, Manifesto 50 (Coates Kenneth)(Paperback / softback)

Bertrand Russell: 1921-1970, the Ghost of Madness (Monk Ray)(Paperback)

In the second half of his life, Bertrand Russell transformed himself from a major philosopher, whose work was intelligible to a small elite, into a political activist and popular writer, known to millions throughout the world. Yet his life is the tragic story of a man who believed in a modern,

In Praise of Idleness: And Other Essays (Russell Bertrand)(Paperback)

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

The Conquest of Happiness (Russell Bertrand)(Paperback)

In The Conquest of Happiness, first published by Liveright in 1930, iconoclastic philosopher Bertrand Russell attempted to diagnose the myriad causes of unhappiness in modern life and chart a path out of the seemingly inescapable malaise so prevalent even in safe and prosperous Western societies

Principles of Mathematics (Russell Bertrand)(Paperback)

First published in 1903, Principles of Mathematics was Bertrand Russell's first major work in print. It was this title which saw him begin his ascent towards eminence. In this groundbreaking and important work, Bertrand Russell argues that mathematics and logic are, in fact, identical and what is

ABC of Relativity (Russell Bertrand)(Paperback)

First published in 1925, Bertrand Russell's ABC of Relativity was considered a masterwork of its time, contributing significantly to the mass popularisation of science. Authoritative and accessible, it provides a remarkable introductory guide to Einstein's theory of Relativity for a general

Mystika a logika a jiné eseje - Bertrand Russell

Od doby, kdy byl poprvé vydán sborník Mystika a logika a jiné eseje Bertranda Russella (1872-1970) již uplynulo téměř sto let. Navzdory tomu není jeho první překlad do češtiny, který nyní nakladatelství Academia vydává, určen k pouhému doplnění mezery v knihovně. Autor, mimo

An Introduction to Western Philosophy (Flew Antony)(Paperback)

A comprehensive introduction to philosophy from Plato to

The Conquest of Happiness (Russell Bertrand)(Paperback)

The Conquest of Happiness is Bertrand Russell's recipe for good living. First published in 1930, it pre-dates the current obsession with self-help by decades. Leading the reader step by step through the causes of unhappiness and the personal choices, compromises and sacrifices that (may) lead to

Mathematical Techniques: An Introduction for the Engineering, Physical, and Mathematical Sciences (Jordan Dominic)(Paperback)

Introduction to Mathematical Logic (Extended Edition) (Walicki Michal)(Paperback)

An Introduction to Mathematical Cryptography (Hoffstein Jeffrey)(Pevná vazba)

An Introduction to Mathematical

Philosophy of Law: An Introduction (Tebbit Mark)(Paperback)

Philosophy of Law: An Introduction provides an ideal starting point for students of philosophy and law. Setting it clearly against the historical background, Mark Tebbit quickly leads readers into the heart of the philosophical questions that dominate philosophy of law today. He provides an

Introduction to Mathematical Statistics, Global Edition (Hogg Robert)(Paperback / softback)