In Praise of Idleness
And Other Essays
(Sprache: Englisch)
Intolerance and bigotry lie at the heart of all human suffering. So claims Bertrand Russell at the outset of "In Praise of Idleness," a collection of essays in which he espouses the virtues of cool reflection and free enquiry; a voice of calm in a world of...
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Intolerance and bigotry lie at the heart of all human suffering. So claims Bertrand Russell at the outset of "In Praise of Idleness," a collection of essays in which he espouses the virtues of cool reflection and free enquiry; a voice of calm in a world of maddening unreason. With characteristic clarity and humour, Russell surveys the social and political consequences of his beliefs. From a devastating critique of the ancestry of fascism to a vehement defense of 'useless' knowledge, with consideration given to everything from insect pests to the human soul," In Praise of Idleness" is a tour de force that only Bertrand Russell could perform.Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „In Praise of Idleness “
1. In Praise of Idleness 2. 'Useless' Knowledge 3. Architecture and Social Questions 4. The Modern Midas 5. The Ancestry of Fascism 6. Scylla and Charybdis, or Communism and Fascism 7. The Case for Socialism 8. Western Civilisation 9. On Youthful Cynicism 10. Modern Homogeneity 11. Men versus Insects 12. Education and Discipline 13. Stoicism and Mental Health 14. On Comets 15. What is the Soul?
Autoren-Porträt von Bertrand Russell
Bertrand Russell (1872-1970). The leading British philosopher of the twentieth century, who made major contributions in the areas of logic and epistemology. Politically active and habitually outspoken, his ethical principles twice led to imprisonment.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Bertrand Russell
- 2 New edition, 200 Seiten, mit Schwarz-Weiß-Abbildungen, Maße: 13,1 x 19,7 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- ISBN-10: 0415325064
- ISBN-13: 9780415325066
- Erscheinungsdatum: 02.02.2004
Sprache:
Englisch
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'A book full of rich, stimulative thought, with plenty of scope for disagreement.' - The Guardian 'Invariably intelligent, stimulating and lucid.' - The Listener 'There is not ... a page which does not provoke argument or thought.' - The Sunday Times
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