THE PROBLEMS OF PHILOSOPHY (ANNOTATED EDITION) – BY BERTRAND RUSSELL
’The Problems of Philosophy’ by Bertrand Russell explores fundamental questions concerning human knowledge and the nature of reality. Russell examines topics such as the distinction between appearance and reality, the existence and nature of matter, idealism, and the limits of philosophical knowledge. He also delves into the concepts of knowledge by acquaintance and knowledge by description, as well as the nature of truth and falsehood. The book emphasizes the importance of philosophical inquiry, encouraging readers to adopt a critical and reflective approach to understanding the world. It’s a thought-provoking exploration of epistemology and metaphysics.
ABOUT THIS ANNOTATED EDITION
This special edition of ’The Problems Of Philosophy’ has been thoughtfully expanded to include key life lessons gleaned from this extraordinary book. Each lesson, drawn from the novel’s rich tapestry, offers deeper insights into main themes of the work and it’s relation to ourselves, society and culture. These reflections enrich the original text, providing readers with valuable perspectives that resonate beyond the narrative, making this edition a must-read for both new and returning readers.
CONTENTS
CHAPTER I: Appearance And Reality
CHAPTER II: The Existence Of Matter
CHAPTER III: The Nature Of Matter
CHAPTER IV: Idealism
CHAPTER V: Knowledge By Acquaintance And Knowledge By Description
CHAPTER VI: On Induction
CHAPTER VII: On Our Knowledge Of General Principles
CHAPTER VIII: How A Priori Knowledge Is Possible
CHAPTER IX: The World Of Universals
CHAPTER X: On Our Knowledge Of Universals
CHAPTER XI: On Intuitive Knowledge
CHAPTER XII: Truth And Falsehood
CHAPTER XIII: Knowledge, Error, And Probable Opinion
CHAPTER XIV: The Limits Of Philosophical Knowledge
CHAPTER XV: The Value Of Philosophy
Key Lessons