The Collected Papers of Bertrand Russell, Volume 7: Theory of Knowledge: The 1913 Manuscript

by Elizabeth Ramsden Eames (Editor)

Overview

This volume provides a historical introduction in the writing of the manuscript. Theory of Knowledge: The 1913 Manuscript is the only book-length work on epistemology that Russell left unpublished in its original form, and its publication here is an important addition to knowledge of Russell's thought.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040246597
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/01/2024
Series:	The Collected Papers of Bertrand Russell
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	320
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Edietd by Elizabeth Ramsden Eames

Table of Contents

Introduction, THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE, PART I. ON THE NATURE OF ACQUAINTANCE I Preliminary Description of Experience II Neutral Monism III Analysis of Experience IV Definitions and Methodological Principles in Theory of Knowledge V Sensation and Imagination VI On the Experience of Time VII On the Acquaintance Involved in Our Knowledge of Relations VIII Acquaintance with Predicates IX Logical Data PART II. ATOMIC PROPOSITIONAL THOUGHT I The Understanding of Propositions II Analysis and Synthesis III Various Examples of Understanding IV Belief, Disbelief, and Doubt V Truth and Falsehood VI Self-Evidence VII Degrees of Certainty

Editorial Reviews

‘Russell's text is here presented with a careful historical introduction describing in detail ... the writing of the manuscript. Seventy pages of additional material by the editors provide details of notes made by Russell on the manuscript, authorial correctons etc. It is an impressively thorough and comprehensive piece by Russell which should earn the gratitude of all Russellian scholars.' - THES

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