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Unpopular Essays

Bertrand Russell

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English
Routledge
29 September 2015
"A classic collection of Bertrand Russell’s more controversial works, reaffirming his staunch liberal values, Unpopular Essays is one of Russell’s most characteristic and self-revealing books. Written to ""combat… the growth in Dogmatism"", on first publication in 1950 it met with critical acclaim and a wide readership and has since become one of his most accessible and popular books."

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Imprint:   Routledge
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 198mm,  Width: 129mm, 
Weight:   317g
ISBN:   9781138170810
ISBN 10:   113817081X
Series:   Routledge Classics
Pages:   184
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Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  ELT Advanced ,  Primary
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Bertrand Russell (1872–1970) was one of the most formidable thinkers of the modern era. A philosopher, mathematician, educational innovator, champion of intellectual, social and sexual freedom, and a campaigner for peace and human rights, he was also a prolific writer of popular and influential books, essays and lectures on an extensive range of subjects. Considered to be one of the most controversial figures of the twentieth century, Bertrand Russell is widely renowned for his provocative writings. These definitive works offer profound insights and forward-thinking perspectives on a changing western society progressively shaped, most significantly, by two world wars, the decline of British imperialism and an evolving moral landscape.

Reviews for Unpopular Essays

`An intellectual treat...the delight of this book lies in that combination of wit with perception, and of width of view with ease of expression for which Russell made himself known.' - Financial Times `Russell is as incapable of being dull as he is of being shallow' - The Observer `His writings reflect his crystalline, scintillating mind and rank him among the few masters of English style' - Sunday Times


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