Human Society In Ethics And Politics
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: Third Impression
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed with some tanning. Markings: Ex-library with usual markings. Binding condition: Binding intact.
In Human Society in Ethics and Politics, one of the twentieth century's most formidable philosophical minds turns his penetrating gaze to the foundational questions of how human beings ought to live and govern themselves. Bertrand Russell presents a rigorous yet accessible examination of the relationship between personal morality and political organisation, arguing that ethical principles are not merely abstract ideals but the very bedrock upon which just societies must be constructed. He dissects concepts such as sin, virtue, and the conflict between individual conscience and collective obligation, drawing on logic, empiricism, and a sweeping command of political philosophy. Russell's prose carries the hallmark clarity and wit that made him one of the most widely read philosophers of his era, stripping away dogma to confront the reader with uncomfortable truths about power, freedom, and moral responsibility. The work stands as a compelling companion to his broader philosophical canon, bridging the gap between pure ethics and the messy realities of political life. For any reader who has ever wondered whether reason alone can guide humanity toward a more just world, Russell's answer is both bracing and deeply thought-provoking.
Author: Bertrand Russell
Format: Hardback
Published: 1963, George Allen & Unwin Ltd
Genre: Philosophy
Edition: Third Impression
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed with some tanning. Markings: Ex-library with usual markings. Binding condition: Binding intact.
In Human Society in Ethics and Politics, one of the twentieth century's most formidable philosophical minds turns his penetrating gaze to the foundational questions of how human beings ought to live and govern themselves. Bertrand Russell presents a rigorous yet accessible examination of the relationship between personal morality and political organisation, arguing that ethical principles are not merely abstract ideals but the very bedrock upon which just societies must be constructed. He dissects concepts such as sin, virtue, and the conflict between individual conscience and collective obligation, drawing on logic, empiricism, and a sweeping command of political philosophy. Russell's prose carries the hallmark clarity and wit that made him one of the most widely read philosophers of his era, stripping away dogma to confront the reader with uncomfortable truths about power, freedom, and moral responsibility. The work stands as a compelling companion to his broader philosophical canon, bridging the gap between pure ethics and the messy realities of political life. For any reader who has ever wondered whether reason alone can guide humanity toward a more just world, Russell's answer is both bracing and deeply thought-provoking.