Pros: A classic that deserves to be read, though perhaps not to be a classic. Cons: Seems hurriedly and sometimes carelessly written.
Bertrand Russell One of the most famous books by one of the most famous philosophers of the past 100 years, but something of a pot-boiler, in my opinon: if Russell had had time to do a thorough revision it would be much better than it is, though it's...
Pros: Strives to place thought in its social context-relatively easy reading. Cons: Russell's intolerance of viewpoints different from his own.
Russell's work is a quality one volume introduction on the subject of philosophy. The astonishing breadth of his general historical knowledge makes this History a joy to read. Among the philosophers considered are: Pythagoras, Heraclitus, Parmenides,...
Pros: Detailed Criticism Cons: Some of his points are quite disputable
Objective it is not. Bertrand Russell is a philosopher, not a historian, and he has absolutely no interest in just reporting the facts. The man is opinionated. For a brief overview of western thought, read something else. For a lengthy review of...
Paperback, Unpopular Essays The textbook, Unpopular Essays, by Bertrand Russell, available in Paperback. Published by: Taylor & Francis. Edition: . ISBN10: 0415119634. ISBN1...
Epinions.com periodically updates pricing and product information from third-party sources, so some information may be slightly out-of-date. You should confirm all information before relying on it.
- Add to My Yahoo!: 
- Add to Google Homepage: 
© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc.