Bertrand Russell, by John G. Slater; with a preface by Ray Monk. Bristol, England; Thoemmes Press, 1994. xii, 171 p. (Bristol Introductions series)

* John G. Slater は執筆当時、（カナダの）トロント大学哲学科教授
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Contents

Preface by Ray Monk

Introduction
01. A Sketch of his life
02. Logic and the foundations of mathematics
03. Scientific method in philosophy
04. The theroy of descriptions = an example of his method in use
05. Methaphysics = 'The skeleton of the world'
06. Epistemology = 'A map of the theory of knowledge'
07. Ethics = The ground for moral rules
08. Religon = a sceptic's testament
09. Political theory = liberal and democratic
10.Political activism = his duty to his family
11.The importance of the study of history
12.The proper role of education in the life of the child
13.Some thoughts on his achievements
Bibliography of works cited or mentioned

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