The Spinozistic Ethics Of Bertrand Russell

Author : Kenneth Blackwell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-03
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781135107116

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The Spinozistic Ethics of Bertrand Russell by Kenneth Blackwell Pdf

Bertrand Russell’s professional philosophical reputation rests mainly on his mathematical logic and theory of knowledge. In this study, first published in 1985, however, Kenneth Blackwell considers Russell’s writings on ethics and metaethics and uncovers the conceptual unity in Russell’s normative ethic. He traces that unity to the influence of Spinoza’s central ethical concept, the ‘intellectual love of God’, and then evaluates the ethic which he terms ‘impersonal self-enlargement’. The introduction discusses the metaethical background to Russell’s ethic and the difficulties inherent in Russell’s view that ethical knowledge is not possible. The first section then examines Russell’s writings on Spinoza from 1894 to 1964, dividing them into three periods, the second part analyzes Russell’s two interpretations of the main concept, traces 'impersonal self-enlargement' in Russell’s own ethical writings, and evaluates the ethic in relation to other ethical theories and on its own merits as a ‘way of living’. This book provides a foundation for a positive re-evaluation of Russell’s status in the major philosophical field of ethics and will be welcomed by students of moral philosophy as well as those interested in Bertrand Russell’s works.

Author : Bertrand Russell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781317835493

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Russell on Ethics by Bertrand Russell Pdf

Russell on Ethics presents a coherent and comprehensive collection of Russell's ethical writings, drawing on a wide range of his publications on ethical concerns, many of which have been difficult to access by students and general readers. Charles Pigden provides an accessible introduction to the papers, situating them within the field of ethics as a whole and detailed annotations on the papers themselves, analysing their arguments and exploring their relevance to current concerns. Russell on Ethics represents a valuable insight into Russell as an ethicist, which will be useful to both specialist and non-specialist alike.

Author : Michael K. Potter
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2006-02-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781847144096

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Bertrand Russell's Ethics by Michael K. Potter Pdf

Bertrand Russell was not only one of the greatest philosophers of the twentieth century; he was also a humanitarian and activist who fought for many moral, social, and political causes. During his lifetime, the general public knew him for his activism and popular works, in which he tackled such diverse topics as sexual ethics, religion, war, and nuclear disarmament. Besides the great achievements in mathematical logic on which his reputation rests, Russell was a pioneer in moral philosophy, and his work in this area informed and guided his activism. Russell created one of the first versions of a meta-ethical theory known as emotivism (sometimes also called the 'boo-hooray' theory, later popularized by A.J. Ayer and C.L. Stevenson) which maintains that ethical statements cannot be true or false - they are simply expressions of emotional attitudes. That Russell could hold such a theory while being at the same time an ardent activist is one feat. That his version was superior to more popular versions of emotivism is another. Yet, despite the fact that Russell held on to some form of emotivism for most of his professional life, and despite the fact that the theory is present in some of his best-known books, it was virtually ignored until the late 1990s. Michael K. Potter's book brings an important new dimension to our understanding of Russell's life, his activism, and his contribution to moral philosophy.

Author : Lillian Woodworth Aiken
Publisher : New York : Humanities Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Ethics
ISBN : UOM:39015028700907

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Bertrand Russell's Philosophy of Morals by Lillian Woodworth Aiken Pdf

Author : Bertrand Russell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134523900

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Human Society in Ethics and Politics by Bertrand Russell Pdf

In this book Russell gives a logical analysis of ethical concepts and principles. He goes on to relate his ethical conclusions to politics and religion. It is his only extended statement of his later views on ethics.

Author : Ramendra Nath
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0533094240

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The Ethical Philosophy of Bertrand Russell by Ramendra Nath Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 0415657806

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Routledge Library Editions: Russell by Anonim Pdf

Bertrand Russell's professional philosophical reputation rests mainly on his mathematical logic and theory of knowledge. In this study, first published in 1985, however, Kenneth Blackwell considers Russell's writings on ethics and metaethics and uncovers the conceptual unity in Russell's normative ethic. He traces that unity to the influence of Spinoza's central ethical concept, the 'intellectual love of God', and then evaluates the ethic which he terms 'impersonal self-enlargement'. The introduction discusses the metaethical background to Russell's ethic and the difficulties inheren.

Author : Bertrand Russell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : UOM:39015013251437

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Bertrand Russell on Ethics, Sex, and Marriage by Bertrand Russell Pdf

During his long life (1872-1970) Bertrand Russell was one of a handful of social thinkers, let alone internationally recognized philosophers, whose views on contemporary issues won for him a devoted and supportive audience on the one hand and a host of vituperative critics on the other. Russell's revolutionary writings frequently placed him in the center of controversy with conservatives and all those who were unwilling to consider moral questions from a rational rather than an emotional stance. Al Seckel has compiled an exhaustive collection of Russell's very best and most thought-provoking essays on ethics, social morality, happiness, sex, adultery, marriage, and divorce. Often hidden in obscure journals, pamphlets, out-of-print periodicals, and hard-to-find books, the works assembled here comprise a comprehensive volume that is augmented by valuable section introductions and editor's comments. This volume also includes "Morality and Instinct," which is published here for the first time.

Author : A. D. Irvine
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0415130581

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Bertrand Russell: History of philosophy, ethics, education, religion and politics by A. D. Irvine Pdf

Author : Kenneth Blackwell,Harry Ruja,Sheila Turcon
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134818907

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A Bibliography of Bertrand Russell by Kenneth Blackwell,Harry Ruja,Sheila Turcon Pdf

From 1895, the year he published his first signed article, to four days before his death in 1970 when he wrote his last, Bertrand Russell was a powerful force in the world of mathematics, philosophy, human rights and the struggle for peace. During those years he published 70 books, almost as many pamphlets and over 2,000 articles, he also contributed pieces to some 200 books. The availability of the Bertrand Russell Archives at McMaster University since 1968 has made it possible for the first time to compile a full, descriptive bibliography of his writings. The Collected Papers are based on it. Fully annotated, the Bibliography is textually oriented and will guide the scholar, collector and general reader to the authoritative editions of Russell's works. It includes references to the locations of all known speeches and interviews, and reproductions of the dust-jackets of Russell's books. Blackwell, Ruja and Turcon have cooperated for nearly 20 years on the new Bibliography. Lord Russell saw the extensive additions for it near the end of his life and declared: `I am impressed.'

Author : Bertrand Russell
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781497675704

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Bertrand Russell's Dictionary of Mind, Matter and Morals by Bertrand Russell Pdf

This dictionary contains more than 1000 selections from over 100 of Russell’s books and articles. It serves as an introduction to Russell’s brilliance in analysis, argument, and exposition which develops a clear notion of his method of approach, his fundamental principles and many of his leading ideas. Found here are definitions and terms reflected in the topics of mind, matter and morals.

Author : Bertrand Russell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 960 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-17
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781317341772

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The Collected Papers of Bertrand Russell, Volume 5 by Bertrand Russell Pdf

This volume of Bertrand Russell's Collected Papers finds Russell focused on writing Principia Mathematica during 1905–08. Eight previously unpublished papers shed light on his different versions of a substitutional theory of logic, with its elimination of classes and relations, during 1905-06. A recurring issue for him was whether a type hierarchy had to be part of a substitutional theory. In mid-1907 he began writing up the final version of Principia, now using a ramified theory of types, and eleven unpublished drafts from 1907-08 deal with this. Numerous letters show his thoughts on the process. The volume's 80-page introduction covers the evolution of his logic from 1896 until 1909, when volume I of Principia went to the printer.

Author : Ronald Jager
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0415295459

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The Development of Bertrand Russell's Philosophy by Ronald Jager Pdf

First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Bertrand Russell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1138135038

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Philosophical Essays by Bertrand Russell Pdf

First published in 1910, Philosophical Essaysis one of Bertrand Russell's earliest works and marks an important period in the evolution of thought of one of the world's most influential thinkers. This selection of seven essays displays Russell's incisiveness and brilliance of exposition in the examination of ethical subjects and the nature of truth. Insightful and highly accessible, these essays are as illuminating today as they were on first publication.

Author : Bertrand Russell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2009-03-04
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134027200

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Bertrand Russell's Best by Bertrand Russell Pdf

Bertrand Russell is regarded as one of the twentieth century’s greatest minds. Well-known for his profound knowledge and controversial approach to myriad of different issues and subjects such as sex, marriage, religion, education and politics, his prolific works also exhibit great intellectual wit and humour. First published in 1958, Bertrand Russell’s Best is a delightfully funny and entertaining book, and a striking testament to the remarkable life work and wit of Bertrand Russell.