ABSTRACT

In this volume of essays Bertrand Russell is concerned to combat, in one way or another, the growth of dogmatism, whether of the Right or of the Left, which has hitherto characterised our tragic century. This serious purpose inspires them even if, at times, they seem flippant; for those who are solemn and pontifical. In subject they range from Philosophy for the Layman, The Functions of a Teacher, and The Future of Mankind to an Outline of Intellectual Rubbish, Ideas that have helped Mankind and Ideas that have Harmed Mankind.

chapter Chapter I|31 pages

Philosophy and Politics

chapter Chapter 2|13 pages

Philosophy for Laymen

chapter Chapter 3|11 pages

The Future of Mankind

chapter Chapter 4|13 pages

Philosophy's Ulterior Motives

chapter Chapter 5|7 pages

The Superior Virtue of the Oppressed

chapter Chapter 6|6 pages

On Being Modern-minded

chapter Chapter 7|42 pages

An Outline of Intellectual Rubbish

chapter Chapter 8|13 pages

The Functions of a Teacher

chapter Chapter 9|23 pages

Ideas that have Helped Mankind

chapter Chapter 10|21 pages

Ideas that have Harmed Mankind

chapter Chapter 11|7 pages

Eminent Men I Have Known

chapter Chapter 12|3 pages

Obituary* (1937)