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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.<p><strong>'A book full of rich, stimulative thought, with plenty of scope for disagreement.'</strong> - <em>The Guardian</em><br /><br /><strong>'Invariably intelligent, stimulating and lucid.'</strong> - <em>The Listener</em><br /><br /><strong>'There is not ... a page which does not provoke argument or thought.'</strong> - <em>The Sunday Times</em></p>
<p><strong>'A book full of rich, stimulative thought, with plenty of scope for disagreement.'</strong> - <em>The Guardian</em><br /><br /><strong>'Invariably intelligent, stimulating and lucid.'</strong> - <em>The Listener</em><br /><br /><strong>'There is not ... a page which does not provoke argument or thought.'</strong> - <em>The Sunday Times</em></p>
In this collection of essays, Russell surveys the social and political consequences of his beliefs with characteristic clarity and humour. In Praise of Idleness is a tour de force that only Bertrand Russell could perform.