ABSTRACT
Russell’s writings vary greatly, not only in subject matter but also in respect to the form in which the text survives. Some items survive only in print; others only in manuscript. A large number are preserved in both forms, sometimes more than one of each; in certain cases dictated manuscripts, typescripts or proofs are also available. In addition, Russell emended his own copies of some of his publications. Thus the preparation of this edition has involved a wide variety of editorial decisions. The general principles used in the edition to produce a text as authentic as possible are described in the “Textual Principles and Methods” of the first volume, Russell 1983. Here we indicate the results of applying the principles to this volume. A separate “Guide to the Textual Notes” begins on page 844.
