Mysticism and logic, and other essays
By: Bertrand Russell
Publisher: Cosimo Classics
Published: 2007
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9781605200033
Subjects: Science; Philosophy; Mathematics
Work titles: Philosophical essays
Description: "As an analytical philosopher, Russell's work focuses on the use of logic and science to explore philosophical ideas. And, conversely, he uses philosophy to study scientific systems and scientific inquiry. He opens the book with 'Mysticism and logic,' a discussion of the two major impulses in human and philosophical thought. Here he makes his case for the importance and fundamental necessity for his brand of philosophy. These essays are technical in nature, but students in philosophy and dedicated readers will receive a wealth of knowledge for their efforts"--Jacket flap.
Notes: "Originally published in 1918"--Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Mysticism and logic --; title: Place of science in a liberal education --; title: Free man's worship --; title: Study of mathematics --; title: Mathematics and the metaphysicians --; title: On scientific method in philosophy --; title: Ultimate constituents of matter --; title: Relation of sense-data to physics --; title: On the notion of cause --; title: Knowledge by acquaintance and knowledge by description.