Description
Superb insight into the development of Russell's thinking by the master himself
Clearly and engaging written, charting his intellectual development from young idealist to celebrated sceptic
This Routledge Classics edition includes a new foreword by Nicholas Griffin
Ideal companion to Russell's own Autobiography, which is concerned with his incredibly colourful life rather than philosophy
Table of Contents
Foreword to the Routledge Classics Edition Nicholas Griffin Prefatory note 1. Introductory Outline 2. My Present View of the World 3. First Efforts 4. Excursion into Idealism 5. Revolt into Pluralism 6. Logical Technique in Mathematics 7. Principia Mathematica: Philosophical Aspects 8. Principia Mathematica: Mathematical Aspects 9. The External World 10. The Impact of Wittgenstein 11. Theory of Knowledge 12. Consciousness and Experience 13. Language 14. Universals and Particulars and Names 15. The Definition of 'Truth' 16. Non-Demonstrative Inference 17. The Retreat from Pythagoras 18. Some Replies to Criticism Russell's Philosophy: A Study of its Development Alan Wood. Index
