Mysticism and Logic: And other Essays - Softcover

Russell, Bertrand

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1500272949 ISBN 13: 9781500272944

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

Synopsis

2014 paperback edition. Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) was a British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, social critic and political activist. Russell led the British "revolt against idealism" in the early 20th century, is one of the founders of analytic philosophy, and is widely regarded as one of the 20th century's premier logicians. His work has had a considerable influence on logic, mathematics, set theory, linguistics, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, computer science, philosophy of language, epistemology, and metaphysics. In 1950 Russell was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "in recognition of his varied and significant writings in which he champions humanitarian ideals and freedom of thought".

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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.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1500272949
• ISBN 13: 9781500272944
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 168
• Editor: Diederichsen Mark