The problems of philosophy
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Perry, John, 1943- writer of introduction.
Published
New York : Oxford University Press, [1997].
Physical Desc
xxvi, 167 pages ; 20 cm
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Main Level - Nonfiction
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Published
New York : Oxford University Press, [1997].
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Language
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"First published in the Home University Library, 1912 ; first issued as an Oxford University Press paperback, 1959"--Title page verso.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 162-164) and index.
Description
"Bertrand Russell was one of the greatest logicians since Aristotle, and one of the most important philosophers of the past two hundred years. The Problems of Philosophy, one of the most popular works in Russell's prolific collection of writings, has become core reading in philosophy. Clear and accessible, this little book is an intelligible and stimulating guide to those problems of philosophy which often mistakenly make the subject seem too lofty and abstruse for the lay mind. Focusing on problems he believes will provoke positive and constructive discussion, Russell steers the reader through his famous 1910 distinction between "knowledge by acquaintance and knowledge by description," and introduces important theories of Descartes, Kant, Hegel, Hume, Locke, Plato, and others to lay the foundation for philosophical inquiry by general readers and scholars alike.With a new introduction by John Perry that places Russell's writing in its historical and philosophical milieu, this valuable work is a perfect introduction to the field and will continue to stimulate philosophical discussion as it has done for nearly forty years."--Back cover.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Russell, B., & Perry, J. (1997). The problems of philosophy . Oxford University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Russell, Bertrand, 1872-1970 and John Perry. 1997. The Problems of Philosophy. Oxford University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Russell, Bertrand, 1872-1970 and John Perry. The Problems of Philosophy Oxford University Press, 1997.

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Russell, Bertrand, and John Perry. The Problems of Philosophy Oxford University Press, 1997.

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