The Problems of Philosophy, Bertrand Russell
The Problems of Philosophy, Bertrand Russell
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The Problems of Philosophy

Author: Bertrand Russell

Narrator: Liam Johnson

Unabridged: 3 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Stream Readers

Published: 02/28/2023

Categories: Nonfiction, Philosophy


Synopsis

"The Problems of Philosophy" is a book written by Bertrand Russell and first published in 1912. The book is a concise introduction to some of the central problems in philosophy, and it aims to explain them in an accessible way to a general audience.Russell begins by outlining the distinction between appearance and reality, arguing that things are not always as they seem. He then moves on to discuss the nature of knowledge and truth, and explores the question of how we can be sure that our beliefs are justified.Another important topic in the book is the nature of existence, and Russell asks whether the external world is real or simply a construct of our minds. He also discusses the relationship between mind and body, and the problem of free will.Russell's writing is clear and straightforward, and he uses examples and analogies to help the reader understand complex philosophical concepts. While the book is not intended to be a comprehensive survey of all philosophical problems, it provides an excellent introduction to some of the most important issues in the field, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in philosophy.

About Bertrand Russell

Bertrand Arthur William Russell was a philosopher, logician, essayist and social critic best known for his work in mathematical logic and analytic philosophy. His most influential contributions include his championing of logicism.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Bionic Jean on September 29, 2024

The Problems of Philosophy was written in 1912 as an early attempt by its author to create a brief and accessible guide to the problems of philosophy. Bertrand Russell is considered to be one of the founders of analytic philosophy, and is also widely held to be one of the 20th century's premier logi......more

Goodreads review by Valeriu on May 07, 2023

O introducere în filosofie redactată cu o admirabilă limpezime. Bertrand Russell prezintă succint 13 probleme filosofice. Cele mai multe sînt de ordin gnoseologic (credibilitatea datelor senzoriale, inducția, cunoașterea nemijocită și cunoașterea prin descriere etc.). Pentru filosoful englez, proble......more

Goodreads review by Roy on June 02, 2016

Bertrand Russell is such a gentleman. He writes in lucid, clear prose filled with insight and occasional brilliance. He manages to compress enormous, complex debates into just a few paragraphs, and belies an encyclopedic knowledge of Western philosophy. The book is a gem, and sparkles with subtlety......more

Goodreads review by Amelia on September 09, 2007

Turns out that philosophy has many problems......more

Goodreads review by Julian on March 03, 2022

I should have read this book before reading some of the philosophy books I've recently read. It was hard to fathom how Bishop Berkeley came up with his views on idealism, until I read about similar ideas in Buddhism (cittamatra) in another book I'm reading. This is a fascinating subject and I will b......more