Wisdom Of the West by Russel, Bertrand - 1959

Chiron Academic Press, 2016-01-11. Paperback. Used:Good.

Chiron Academic Press, 2016-01-11. Paperback. Used: Good.

Independently published, 2019-11-06. Paperback. Used:Good.

Independently published, 2019-11-06. Paperback. Used: Good.

In the words of Bertrand Russell, "Because language is misleading, as well as because it is diffuse and inexact when applied to logic (for which it was never intended), logical symbolism is absolutely necessary to any exact or thorough treatment of mathematical philosophy." That assertion underlies this book, a seminal work in the field for more than 70 years. In it, Russell offers a nontechnical, undogmatic account of his philosophical criticism as it relates to arithmetic and logic. Rather than an exhaustive treatment, however, the influential philosopher and mathematician focuses on certain issues of mathematical logic that, to his mind, invalidated much traditional and contemporary philosophy.In dealing with such topics as number, order, relations, limits and continuity, propositional functions, descriptions, and classes, Russell writes in a clear, accessible manner, requiring neither a knowledge of mathematics nor an aptitude for mathematical symbolism. The result is a thought-provoking excursion… Read More

Independently published, 2021-08-09. Paperback. Used: Good.

Independently published, 2021-08-09. Paperback. Used:Good.

Editions Maspero, 1967. Paperback. Livre en français. Couverture souple. Traduit de l'anglais par Guillaume Carle. Cahiers libres 96. Broché. 135 pages. (ref. 81151)

New York: Simon & Schuster. Very Good- with no dust jacket; Lightly soiled covers and spine, Volume 1. . Lightly soiled spine, Volume 2. Light shelfwear, Volume 1. Bookplates in . both volumes. Box sun-faded and shelfworn.. 1966. Hardcover. Two volume boxed set. Originally published 1937. Both volumes: Bindings tight, pages clean. ; Vol. 1 & 2; B & W Photos and Drawing; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1133 pages .

Very Good.