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A classic collection of Bertrand Russellâs more controversial works, reaffirming his staunch liberal values, Unpopular Essays is one of Russellâs most characteristic and self-revealing books. Written to combatâ the growth in Dogmatism, on first publication in 1950 it met with critical acclaim and a wide readership and has since become one of his most accessible and popular books.



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‘An intellectual treat...the delight of this book lies in that combination of wit with perception, and of width of view with ease of expression for which Russell made himself known.’ - Financial Times

‘Russell is as incapable of being dull as he is of being shallow’ – The Observer

‘His writings reflect his crystalline, scintillating mind and rank him among the few masters of English style’ – Sunday Times



Table of Contents

Introduction Preface 1. Philosophy and Politics 2. Philosophy for Laymen 3. The Future of Mankind 4. Philosophy’s Ulterior Motives 5. The Superior Virtue of the Oppressed 6. On Being Modern-minded 7. An Outline of Intellectual Rubbish 8. The Functions of a Teacher 9. Ideas that have Helped Mankind 10. Ideas that have Harmed Mankind 11. Eminent Men I Have Known 12. Obituary

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis
      Published 16 February 2009
      ISBN-13 9780415473705
      978-0415473705
      ISBN-10 0415473705
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A classic collection of Bertrand Russellâs more controversial works, reaffirming his staunch liberal values, Unpopular Essays is one of Russellâs most characteristic and self-revealing books. Written to combatâ the growth in Dogmatism, on first publication in 1950 it met with critical acclaim and a wide readership and has since become one of his most accessible and popular books.



      Trade Review

      ‘An intellectual treat...the delight of this book lies in that combination of wit with perception, and of width of view with ease of expression for which Russell made himself known.’ - Financial Times

      ‘Russell is as incapable of being dull as he is of being shallow’ – The Observer

      ‘His writings reflect his crystalline, scintillating mind and rank him among the few masters of English style’ – Sunday Times



      Table of Contents

      Introduction Preface 1. Philosophy and Politics 2. Philosophy for Laymen 3. The Future of Mankind 4. Philosophy’s Ulterior Motives 5. The Superior Virtue of the Oppressed 6. On Being Modern-minded 7. An Outline of Intellectual Rubbish 8. The Functions of a Teacher 9. Ideas that have Helped Mankind 10. Ideas that have Harmed Mankind 11. Eminent Men I Have Known 12. Obituary

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