Bertrand Russell
Clarify thought with logic, doubt dogmas.
A Free Man's Worship essential
A short essay written in 1902: how to live with dignity in a purposeless universe. In 1917 he notes that he is less sure of the objectivity of good, but keeps the attitude towards life.
Principia Mathematica (with A. N. Whitehead)
Three volumes (1910-1913) deriving mathematics from logic. A monument of modern logic. Not in our corpus.
The Problems of Philosophy essential
His best introduction to philosophy, written for the general public: knowledge, induction (the chicken), and the value of philosophy.
Why I Am Not a Christian essential
A lecture given in London on 6 March 1927, published the same year. He reviews the proofs of God and religion.
A History of Western Philosophy
A huge bestseller, very personal and often partial. Not in our corpus.
Debate on the Existence of God, with Father Copleston essential
A radio debate on the BBC (28 January 1948). We have the transcript, which is not word for word the recording. Two voices: only Russell's turns are his.
Is There a God? essential
An article commissioned and paid for by a magazine that never printed it. First published only in 1997, after his death. This is the text of the celestial teapot.