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Russell Bertrand

    Bertrand Russell was a distinguished philosopher, historian, logician, and mathematician, known for his advocacy of social reform and freedom of thought. His varied and significant writings championed humanitarian ideals, establishing him as a prominent rationalist thinker. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, his work continues to inspire readers to engage with complex ideas about society and human progress.

    Denker des Abendlandes
    The Problems of Philosophy
    Free Thought and Official Propaganda: Delivered at South Place Institute on March 24, 1922
    Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy
    An Essay on the Foundations of Geometry
    Principia Mathematica - Volume Two
    • Principia Mathematica - Volume Two

      • 808 pages
      • 29 hours of reading
      4.6(19)Add rating

      Focusing on advanced mathematical concepts, this volume delves into cardinal arithmetic, exploring the definition and properties of cardinal numbers, as well as operations like addition and multiplication, both finite and infinite. It also addresses relation arithmetic, detailing ordinal similarity and relation-numbers, along with their operations. Additionally, the text presents a comprehensive theory of series, examining sections, segments, and convergence, alongside the limits of functions, making it an essential resource for those studying advanced mathematics.

      Principia Mathematica - Volume Two
    • The Problems of Philosophy

      • 178 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Exploring key philosophical issues, Bertrand Russell provides a concise and accessible guide that stimulates discussion among philosophers. He not only presents his own viewpoints but also introduces the foundational principles of renowned thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Hume, Locke, and Kant. This work serves as a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of philosophical thought and the contributions of significant philosophers throughout history.

      The Problems of Philosophy