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Bertrand Russell

1 series 14 books in order 13 standalone books

Bertrand Arthur William Russell (18 May 1872 – 2 February 1970) was a British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, and social critic. He was born in 1872 and died in 1970. Russell was known for his work in philosophy and logic, and he also wrote on mathematical topics. His career spanned multiple disciplines, and he was recognized as a significant figure in intellectual history. He was active in social and political issues, and his writings reflected his critical perspective on society. Russell's contributions to philosophy and logic had a lasting impact on academic thought.

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1872
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Home University Library of Modern Knowledge

Series by Bertrand Russell

Home University Library of Modern Knowledge

13 books in order · 1911–1919

  1. Cover of Polar exploration

    Polar exploration

    1911 · William Speirs Bruce

    This book was published as part of the Home University Library of Modern Knowledge series. It was filmed from a copy of the original publication held…

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  2. Cover of The socialist movement

    The socialist movement

    1911 · James Ramsay MacDonald

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    The Civilization of China

    1911 · Herbert Allen Giles

    The book discusses the term "China" and explains that it often refers to the Eighteen Provinces, which make up the core area of China Proper. While…

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  4. The French Revolution

    1911 · Hilaire Belloc

    The French Revolution: A History is a three-volume work written by Scottish essayist, historian, and philosopher Thomas Carlyle, first published in…

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    The Problems of Philosophy

    1912 · Bertrand Russell

    A 1912 book by Bertrand Russell, in which the author confines himself mainly to problems of philosophy about which he thought it possible to say…

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  6. Electricity

    1912 · Gisbert Kapp

    Electricity is a 1912 book by Gisbert Kapp. It is part of the series Home University Library of Modern Knowledge.

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  7. Ethics

    1912 · George Edward Moore

    Ethics is the philosophical study of moral phenomena, also known as moral philosophy, focusing on normative questions about what people ought to do…

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    The Victorian age in literature

    1913 · Gilbert Keith Chesterton

    The Victorian age in literature is a 1913 book by Gilbert Keith Chesterton. It is part of the series Home University Library of Modern Knowledge.…

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  9. A history of freedom of thought

    1913 · John Bagnell Bury

    History of the Freedom of Thought is an essay by the Irish historian and free thinker John Bagnell Bury. It was published in 1913 in London by…

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  10. Cover of The ocean

    The ocean

    1913 · Sir John Murray

    The ocean is a 1913 book by Sir John Murray. It is part of the series Home University Library of Modern Knowledge. The listed edition runs 256 pages.

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of My Philosophical Development
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  2. Cover of Human Society in Ethics and Politics
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  3. Cover of Authority and the Individual
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  4. Cover of A History of Western Philosophy
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  5. Cover of Religion and science
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  6. Cover of Why I am not a Christian
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  7. Cover of Marriage and Morals
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  8. Cover of Sceptical essays
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  9. Cover of An outline of philosophy
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  10. Cover of Introduction to mathematical philosophy
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  11. Cover of Roads to Freedom
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  12. Cover of Unpopular Essays
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  13. Cover of In Praise of Idleness and Other Essays
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Bertrand Russell written?

We list 14 books by Bertrand Russell across 1 series, published between 1901–1959 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Bertrand Russell's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Polar exploration.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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