First published 2017
Legendary thinker Bertrand Russell unleashes a barrage of incisive essays, skewering the foibles and follies of the modern world. From the tyranny of the majority to the dangers of nationalism, Russell's uncompromising intellect spares no sacred cow. With razor-sharp wit and uncompromising logic, he challenges readers to confront their most deeply-held assumptions. This collection is a clarion call for clear-eyed reason in an age of growing irrationality.
Genres: essays, philosophy, 20th-century, political-science, skepticism, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: challenging-assumptions, intellectual-discourse
Period: 20th-century
240 pages · Hardcover · Routledge