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An outline of philosophy /
Russell, Bertrand
An outline of philosophy / Bertrand Russell ; introduction by John G. Slater. - London : Routledge Classics, 2017. - xiv, 338 p. ; 23 cm. - Routledge Classics .
Includes index.
An Outline of Philosophy addresses the universe in its entirety, with humanity regarded primarily as the means through which we gain knowledge of it. Russell explores how we acquire knowledge and understand natural laws by examining perception, memory, learning in infants and animals, and linguistic capabilities. He then delves into a study of the physical world before turning to humanity's self-perception. Finally, Russell reflects on the ideas of influential philosophers from history and explores what philosophy reveals about humanity’s role in the universe.
9781138302020
Philosophy.
100 / RUS
An outline of philosophy / Bertrand Russell ; introduction by John G. Slater. - London : Routledge Classics, 2017. - xiv, 338 p. ; 23 cm. - Routledge Classics .
Includes index.
An Outline of Philosophy addresses the universe in its entirety, with humanity regarded primarily as the means through which we gain knowledge of it. Russell explores how we acquire knowledge and understand natural laws by examining perception, memory, learning in infants and animals, and linguistic capabilities. He then delves into a study of the physical world before turning to humanity's self-perception. Finally, Russell reflects on the ideas of influential philosophers from history and explores what philosophy reveals about humanity’s role in the universe.
9781138302020
Philosophy.
100 / RUS