Description: Intolerance and bigotry lie at the heart of all human suffering. So claims Bertrand Russell at the outset of "In Praise of Idleness," a collection of essays in which he espouses the virtues of cool reflection and free enquiry; a voice of calm in a world of maddening unreason. With characteristic clarity and humour, Russell surveys the social and political consequences of his beliefs. From a devastating critique of the ancestry of fascism to a vehement defense of 'useless' knowledge, with consideration given to everything from insect pests to the human soul," In Praise of Idleness" is a tour de force that only Bertrand Russell could perform.
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EAN: 9780415325066
UPC: 9780415325066
ISBN: 9780415325066
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Item Length: 19.8 cm
Book Title: In Praise of Idleness: and Other Essays
Item Height: 198mm
Item Width: 129mm
Author: Bertrand Russell
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Classical Studies, Literary Theory
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication Year: 2004
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 204g
Number of Pages: 200 Pages
