The philosophy of Mr. B*rtr*nd R*ss*ll

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The philosophy of Mr. B*rtr*nd R*ss*ll

EN·~2 hours·45 chapters

Chapters

45 total
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LONDON: GEORGE ALLEN & UNWIN LTD. RUSKIN HOUSE 40 MUSEUM STREET, W.C. 1 CHICAGO: THE OPEN COURT PUBLISHING CO.

0:10
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ABBREVIATIONS

3:00
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CHAPTER I - THE INDEFINABLES OF LOGIC

7:22
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CHAPTER II - OBJECTIVE VALIDITY OF THE “LAWS OF THOUGHT”

0:46
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CHAPTER III - IDENTITY

3:54
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CHAPTER IV - IDENTITY OF CLASSES

1:38
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CHAPTER V - ETHICAL APPLICATIONS OF THE LAW OF IDENTITY

2:44
8

CHAPTER VI - THE LAW OF CONTRADICTION IN MODERN LOGIC

0:47
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CHAPTER VII - SYMBOLISM AND MEANING

2:23
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CHAPTER VIII - NOMINALISM

2:26

Description

This volume brings together the rescued manuscripts of a thinker whose ideas once sparked fierce debate. After his untimely death, the editor assembled notes, essays, and excerpts that reveal a sharp mind intent on probing the limits of logic in public life. The work is presented with careful commentary that highlights its historical context without drowning the reader in scholarly footnotes.

In the first sections the author argues that logical implication should be a neutral tool, not a weapon wielded by political factions, and he challenges the notion that reason must be censored for the sake of “freedom.” Throughout the book he weaves his own thoughts with the influence of his contemporaries, especially the clear‑sighted style of a famed British philosopher, creating a dialogue that feels both urgent and timeless. The editor’s brackets guide modern ears through the occasional obscure reference, making a century‑old debate on truth, liberty, and the public use of logic accessible and engaging.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (146K characters)

Release date

2011-12-28

Rights

Public domain in the USA.