In Praise of Idleness

And Other Essays

Bertrand Russell, Anthony Gottlieb, Howard Woodhouse

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Routledge
02 February 2004

Philosophy; History of Western philosophy

Series: Routledge Classics

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. From a devastating critique of the ancestry of fascism to a vehement defence of 'useless' knowledge, with consideration given to everything from insect pests to the human soul, this is a tour de force that only Bertrand Russell could perform.

By: Bertrand Russell, Anthony Gottlieb, Howard Woodhouse
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 222g
ISBN: 9780415325066
ISBN 10: 0415325064
Series: Routledge Classics
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 02 February 2004
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for In Praise of Idleness: And Other Essays

'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