Bertrand Russell

Bertrand Russell was a Nobel Prize-winning philosopher, logician, and social critic. A prolific writer, his works spanned logic, epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, and political philosophy. Notable books include 'The Problems of Philosophy,' 'A History of Western Philosophy,' and 'The Conquest of Happiness.' His contributions significantly influenced analytic philosophy and mathematics.

Books by Bertrand Russell

5 books available

A History of Western Philosophy
Bertrand Russell
4.1 (32k) average on GoodreadsPolitics
Bertrand Russell's single volume traces Western philosophy from ancient Greece to logical analysis, showing the interconnected journey of ideas with clarity and wit.
The Problems of Philosophy
Bertrand Russell
3.9 (13k) average on GoodreadsHistory
Bertrand Russell guides readers through fundamental philosophical questions, from the nature of knowledge to the ethics of war, in a clear and accessible way.
The Conquest of Happiness
Bertrand Russell
4.0 (10k) average on GoodreadsPsychology
Bertrand Russell shows how human unhappiness comes from self-absorption and how to find lasting happiness by engaging with the world.
Religion and Science
Bertrand Russell
4.0 (3k) average on GoodreadsHistory
Bertrand Russell traces the historical conflict between scientific discovery and religious dogma, showing how rigid faith often gave way to reason's pursuit of truth.
What I Believe
Bertrand Russell
4.1 (2k) average on GoodreadsPolitics
Bertrand Russell's essay presents his atheistic worldview, a stance so controversial it cost him a teaching position, yet it remains a clear look into his thought.