The Problems of Philosophy by Bertrand Russell Paperback Book

Description: The Problems of Philosophy by Bertrand Russell, John Skorupski An introduction to the theory of philosophical enquiry, this book explores the distinction between appearance and reality, the existence and nature of matter, idealism, knowledge by acquaintance and by description, induction, and the limits and value of philosophical knowledge. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 analysing how and why the questions arise and clarifying the assumptions and concepts on which they are based.This classic work, first published in 1912, has never beensupplanted as an approachable introduction to the theory of philosophical enquiry. It gives Russells views on such subjects as the distinction between appearance and reality, the existence and natureof matter, idealism, knowledge by acquaintance and by description, induction, and the limits and value of philosophical knowledge.This edition includes an introduction by John Skorupski contextualizing Russells work, and a guide to further reading. Notes New cover edition of a classic work, first published in 1912. Author Biography Bertrand Russell was one of the most important philosophers of the twentieth century. His primary interest was in the foundations of mathematics, and his three-volume Principia Mathematica (written with Alfred North Whitehead) is the classic attempt to carry out the programme of deriving the whole of mathematics from a set of simple, self-evident truths. He also wrote widely on other areas of philosophy, and published a large number of writings on social and moralissues. John Skorupski is Professor of Moral Philosophy at the University of St Andrews, and author of English-Language Philosophy 1750-1945 (1993) and John Stuart Mill (1989). Table of Contents John Skorupski: IntroductionPreface1: Appearance and Reality2: The Existence of Matter3: The Nature of Matter4: Idealism5: Knowledge by Acquaintance and Knowledge by Description6: On Induction7: On Our Knowledge of General Principles8: How A Priori Knowledge is Possible9: The World of Universals10: On Our Knowledge of Universals11: On Intuitive Knowledge12: Truth and Falsehood13: Knowledge, Error, and Probable Opinion14: The Limits of Philosophical Knowledge15: The Value of PhilosophyBibliographical NoteAppendix: Foreword to the German EditionJohn Skorupski: Guide to Further Reading Review "Treats its subject in a way that will arouse the interest of any one who has any latent ability to become interested in it."--The New York Times"Treats its subject in a way that will arouse the interest of any one who has any latent ability to become interested in it."--The New York Times "Treats its subject in a way that will arouse the interest of any one who has any latent ability to become interested in it."--The New York Times "Treats its subject in a way that will arouse the interest of any one who has any latent ability to become interested in it."--The New York Times Long Description 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 analysing how and why the questions arise and clarifying the assumptions and concepts on which they are based.This classic work, first published in 1912, has never beensupplanted as an approachable introduction to the theory of philosophical enquiry. It gives Russells views on such subjects as the distinction between appearance and reality, the existence and nature of matter, idealism, knowledge by acquaintance and by description, induction, and the limits andvalue of philosophical knowledge.This edition includes an introduction by John Skorupski contextualizing Russells work, and a guide to further reading. Review Text John Skorupski: Introduction Preface 1. Appearance and Reality 2. The Existence of Matter 3. The Nature of Matter 4. Idealism 5. Knowledge by Acquaintance and Knowledge by Description 6. On Induction 7. On Our Knowledge of General Principles 8. How A Priori Knowledge is Possible 9. The World of Universals 10. On Our Knowledge of Universals 11. On Intuitive Knowledge 12. Truth and Falsehood 13. Knowledge, Error, and Probable Opinion 14. The Limits of Philosophical Knowledge 15. The Value of Philosophy Bibliographical Note Appendix: Foreword to the German Edition John Skorupski: Guide to Further Reading Feature Has sold over 100,000 copies since original publicationRussell is one of the most important philosophers of the twentieth centuryThis is the ideal introduction to his views on a wide range of subjects, as well as an introduction to philosophy more generallyJohn Skorupskis introduction gives the context and background for Russells book, and explains some of the more difficult ideas Details ISBN0192854232 Publisher Oxford University Press Series OPUS S. Year 2001 Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0192854232 ISBN-13 9780192854230 Format Paperback Publication Date 2001-03-15 Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 192 Author John Skorupski Media Book Birth 1872 Death 1970 Pages 128 Short Title PROBLEMS OF PHILOSOPHY REV/E 2 Residence ENK Imprint Oxford University Press UK Release Date 2001-03-15 NZ Release Date 2001-03-15 Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Audience General AU Release Date 2001-05-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1074142;

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