The Problems of Philosophy

THE PROBLEMS OF PHILOSOPHY by Bertrand Russell is an excellent foray into the world of philosophy, enjoyable even for the novice. Russell presents philosophy as endlessly intriguing subject, one which causes you to consider things you may have never thought of before. While containing no easy answers, THE PROBLEMS OF PHILOSOPHY poses a myriad of questions which can force one to doubt, and even reexamine, one's beliefs--even those which previously seemed so resolute. Russell guides the reader through his famous 1910 distinction between "knowledge by acquaintance and knowledge by description" and introduces important theories of Plato, Aristotle, René Descartes, David Hume, John Locke, Immanuel Kant, G. W. F. Hegel and others to lay the foundation for philosophical inquiry by general readers and scholars alike. Written in a lucid, unpretentious manner, THE PROBLEMS OF PHILOSOPHY is a great book for those who wish to gain a better understanding of themselves and their surroundings. Exceptional in its quality, THE PROBLEMS OF PHILOSOPHY is an excellent choice to get you started on the journey towards the ever elusive Truth.