{"product_id":"2026200007129-secondhand-bertrand-russell-a-political-life","title":"Bertrand Russell: A Political Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003en Bertrand Russell: A Political Life, philosopher Alan Ryan provides a compelling and thorough examination of Russell’s \"other life\" as a social critic, anti-war activist, and intellectual gadfly. While Russell himself often insisted that his philosophical pursuits remained distinct from his political allegiances, Ryan masterfully argues otherwise, tracing the deep connections between Russell’s radical thought and his lifelong commitment to social reform. The narrative follows a fascinating trajectory, detailing Russell’s two stints in prison, his vocal opposition to the First World War, his later campaigns against nuclear proliferation, and his enduring defense of liberalism in education and personal morality.\n\nRyan’s prose captures the aristocratic fearlessness, sharp wit, and restless intelligence that defined one of the 20th century’s most vital public intellectuals. By reconsidering Russell not merely as a logician but as a political radical who refused to conform to the expectations of his time, Ryan delivers an essential portrait of a man who remained a provocateur until the very end. This volume serves as an indispensable resource for readers interested in the history of ideas, political philosophy, and the life of one of history’s most influential thinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887888543963,"sku":"2026200007129-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/69046976-49f2-4a2f-af94-da7f9cee39e3.png?v=1781747902","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200007129-secondhand-bertrand-russell-a-political-life","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}