First published 2016
Renowned philosopher Bertrand Russell grapples with the nature of human knowledge. Diving into the foundations of logic, mathematics, and science, he challenges the idea of absolute truth. As Russell dissects the limits of reason and the flaws in conventional wisdom, his quest for understanding puts him at odds with the establishment. Navigating a maze of contradictions, he fights to reconcile his thirst for knowledge with the humbling uncertainty that lies at the heart of the human condition.
Genres: science, philosophy, 20th-century, academic
Vibes: challenging, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: challenging-the-establishment, intellectual-journey
Period: 20th Century
548 pages · Hardcover · Routledge