Russell on ethics
Subtitle: selections from the writings of Bertrand Russell
By: edited by Charles R. Pigden.
Contributors: Pigden, Charles R., 1956-
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 1999
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 257
Subjects: Ethics, Modern -- 20th century.
Description: Russell on Ethics presents a coherent and comprehensive selection of Bertrand Russell's writings on ethics, many of which have been previously unavailable to students and general readers. Charles Pigden provides an accessible introduction, situating the papers within the field of ethics as a whole, together with a detailed set of annotations, analysing Russell's arguments and exploring their relevance to current concerns. Russell on Ethics provides a valuable insight into Bertrand Russell as an ethicist that will be useful to both specialist and non-specialist alike.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 236-243) and index.