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Bertrand Russell (Paperback, New edition)
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Bertrand Russell (Paperback, New edition)
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With extraordinary concision and clarity, A. J. Ayer gives an
account of the major incidents of Bertrand Russell's life and an
exposition of the whole range of his philosophy. "Ayer considers
Russell to be, except possibly for Wittgenstein, the most
influential philosopher of our time. In this book he] gives a lucid
account of Russell's philosophical achievements."--James Rachels,
"New York Times Book Review"
"I am sure this] is the best introduction of any length to Russell,
and I suspect that it might serve as one of the best introductions
to modern philosophy. . . . Ayer begins with a brief, austere, and
balanced account of Russell's life: as in Russell's autobiography
this means his thought, books, women, and politics. Tacitus (and
Russell) would have found the account exemplary. Ayer ends with a
sympathetic and surprisingly detailed survey of Russell's social
philosophy. But the bulk of this book consists of a chapter on
Russell's work in logic and the foundations of mathematics,
followed by a chapter on his epistemological views and one on
metaphysics. . . . I find it impossible to imagine that this book
will not remain indefinitely the very best book of its
sort."--"Review of Metaphysics"
"The confrontation or conjunction of Ayer and Russell is a notable
event and has produced a remarkable book--brilliantly argued and
written."--Martin Lebowitz, "The Nation"
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