Bertrand Russell

The literature surrounding Russell is daunting and the thousands of books and articles written about Russell reflect his massive influence. This set offers the reader a way into the enormous volume of secondary literature on Russell. In one place for the first time is a critical commentary on Russell's life and influence, as well as his work on logic, the philosophy of mathematics, metaphysics, epistemology, the history of philosophy, ethics, education, religion and politics. In this comprehensive set, biographies of Russell by Broad, Gandy, Kreisel and Ayer detail the major events of Russell's life and introduce the main themes of his writings. Wood and Blackwell analyse Russell's philosophical development, as well as recounting the unique relationship he had with Ludwig Wittgenstein. Chapters by Delany, Feinberg, Kasrils, and Ryan give insight into the controversial issues with which Russell was associated. * Volume One covers Russell's life, work and influence * Volume Two covers Russell's work on Logic and Mathematics * Volume Three covers Russell's work on Language, Knowledge and the World * Volume Four covers Russell's work on History of Philosophy, Ethics, Education, Religion and Politics .