The Problems of Philosophy (Hackett Classics) - Softcover

Russell, Bertrand

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0872200981 ISBN 13: 9780872200982

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc, 1990

Synopsis

Contents: I. Appearance and Reality II. The Existence of Matter III. The Nature of Matter IV. Idealism V. Knowledge by Acquaintance and Knowledge by Description VI. On Induction VII. On our Knowledge of General Principles VIII. How A Priori Knowledge is Possible IX. The World of Universals X. On Our Knowledge of Universals XI. On Intuitive Knowledge XII. Truth and Falsehood XIII. Knowledge, Error, and Probable Opinion XIV. The Limits of Philosophical Knowledge XV. The Value of Philosophy Bibliographical Not Index

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"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

About the Author

Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) was born in England and educated at Trinity College, Cambridge. His long career established him as one of the most influential philosophers, mathematicians, and social reformers of the twentieth century.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
• Publication date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0872200981
• ISBN 13: 9780872200982
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 167