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Bertrand Russell

2 series 8 books in order 6 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.

Born
1872
Known for
Home University Library of Modern Knowledge, Routledge classics

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. 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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Routledge classics

1 book in order

Standalone books

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How many books has Bertrand Russell written?

We list 8 books by Bertrand Russell across 2 series, published between 1911–1919 — each shown in full reading order.

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