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Jun 25, 2017

Bertrand Russell: A History of Western Philosophy



Original Title in English: A History of Western Philosophy And Its Connection with Political and Social Circumstances from the Earliest Times to the Present Day

Author: Bertrand Russell, cf Russell, B: "The Autobiography of Bertrand Russell", Routledge, 2000




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A History of Western Philosophy is a 1945 book by philosopher Bertrand Russell. A survey of Western philosophy from the pre-Socratic philosophers to the early 20th century, it was criticised for Russell's over-generalization and omissions, particularly from the post-Cartesian period, but nevertheless became a popular and commercial success, and has remained in print from its first publication.


When Russell was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1950, A History of Western Philosophy was cited as one of the books that won him the award. Its success provided Russell with financial security for the last part of his life.

Content of the work:

The work is divided into three books, each of which is subdivided into chapters; each chapter generally deals with a single philosopher, school of philosophy, or period of time.
(To continue, please refer to : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_History_of_Western_Philosophy)

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