The Cambridge Companion to Bertrand Russell [Paperback]

Bertrand Russell ranks as one of the giants of twentieth-century philosophy.Bertrand Russell ranks as one of the giants of 20th century philosophy. Through his books, journalism, correspondence and political activity he exerted a profound influence on modern thought. This companion centers on Russell's contributions to modern philosophy and, therefore, concentrates on the early part of his career. New readers will find this the most convenient and accessible guide to Russell available. Advanced students and specialists will find a conspectus of recent developments in the interpretation of Russell.Bertrand Russell ranks as one of the giants of 20th century philosophy. Through his books, journalism, correspondence and political activity he exerted a profound influence on modern thought. This companion centers on Russell's contributions to modern philosophy and, therefore, concentrates on the early part of his career. New readers will find this the most convenient and accessible guide to Russell available. Advanced students and specialists will find a conspectus of recent developments in the interpretation of Russell.Bertrand Russell ranks as one of the giants of 20th century philosophy. This Companion focuses on Russell's contributions to modern philosophy and, therefore, concentrates on the early part of his career. Through his books, journalism, correspondence and political activity he exerted a profound influence on modern thought. New readers will find this the most convenient and accessible guide to Russell available. Advanced students and specialists will find a conspectus of recent developments in the interpretation of Russell.Introduction Nicholas Griffin; 1. Mathematics in and behind Russell's logicism, and its reception I. Grattan-Guinness; 2. Russell's philosophical background Nicholas Griffin; 3. Russell and Moore, 18981905 Richard L. Cartwright; 4. Russell and Frege Michael Beaney; 5. Bertrand Russell's logicism Martin Godwyn and A. D. Irvine; l'