Logic and Knowledge

<p>Bertrand Russell's writings on logic metaphysics philosophy of language and epistemology are among the most influential of the twentieth century. <i>Logic and Knowledge</i> presents Russell's very best and most important work on these topics in a single volume which by placing philosophical logic at its core was of monumental importance in shaping the path of analytical philosophy. </p><p>It includes classics such as 'On Denoting' one of the founding pieces of philosophy of the twentieth century as well as chapters on logical atomism a term coined by Russell himself to describe his view that the world consists in a plurality of independent entities which by coming together form facts.</p><p>Along with other essays on fundamental philosophical problems including the logic of relations universals and particulars and propositions <i>Logic and Knowledge</i> shows why Russell remains one of the most important philosophers of the last century.</p><p>This Routledge Classics edition includes a new Foreword by Graham Stevens.</p>