The Problems of Philosophy by Bertrand Russell

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Author Russell, Bertrand, 1872-1970
Title The Problems of Philosophy
Contents Appearance and reality -- The existence of matter -- The nature of matter -- Idealism -- Knowledge by acquaintance and knowledge by description -- On induction -- On our knowledge of general principles -- How a priori knowledge is possible -- The world of universals -- On our knowledge of universals -- On intuitive knowledge -- Truth and falsehood -- Knowledge, error, and probable opinion -- The limits of philosophical knowledge -- The value of philosophy -- Bibliographical note.
Credits Produced by Gordon Keener, and David Widger
Summary "The Problems of Philosophy" by Bertrand Russell is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. In this work, Russell explores fundamental questions regarding the nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, interrogating what we can genuinely know about the world around us. His examination begins with questions about the distinction between appearance and reality, as he aims to provide positive and constructive insights into philosophical problems rather than merely critiquing existing views. The opening of the book sets the stage for these inquiries by posing the question of whether any knowledge is so certain that it cannot be doubted. Russell highlights the complexities involved in our perceptions, using the example of a table to illustrate how what we see, feel, and hear about it may not correspond to any definitive reality. He emphasizes that our experiences are mediated through subjective sense-data, leading him to question the existence of physical objects independent of our perception. By the end of the opening chapter, he introduces the notion of 'sense-data'—the immediate experiences from our senses—and contrasts them with 'physical objects,' thus outlining the conceptual framework he will develop further in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Subject Knowledge, Theory of
Subject Metaphysics
Subject Philosophy -- Introductions
Category Text
EBook-No. 5827
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 5, 2019
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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