Bertrand Russell's "The Problems of Philosophy" – 2nd Edition, 1959

"The Problems of Philosophy" by Bertrand Russell Translated from English and with a preface by António Sérgio 2nd Edition, 1959 Arménio Amado Editor Studium Collection 250 Pages This is an engaging introduction to philosophy, written by one of the most influential philosophers of the twentieth century. Among the problems addressed are the refutation of skepticism, the origin of knowledge, the existence of universals, and the justification of induction. --- NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE 1950 The English philosopher Bertrand Arthur William Russell—also known as Earl Russell—was born on 18 May 1872 in Ravenscroft and died on 2 February 1970 in Merioneth. Descended from a family of exceptional intellectual distinction, he displayed extraordinary aptitude for mathematics at an early age and contributed significantly to the development of modern mathematical logic. He also gained renown for his involvement in social and political campaigns advocating pacifism and nuclear disarmament. In 1950 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. His works include, among others, Principia Mathematica (1910), The Problems of Philosophy (1912), and A History of Western Philosophy (1945). OUT OF PRINT IN THIS EDITION AND RARE GOOD CONDITION – FREE SHIPPING