First published 1992
In this collection of Bertrand Russell's most incisive letters to the editor, the renowned philosopher wields his formidable wit and moral conviction as a relentless gadfly. From challenging British conscription in World War I to condemning the rise of Fascism and McCarthyism, Russell's razor-sharp rhetoric eviscerates the unreason of those in power. Through these passionate missives, we witness the making of a 20th-century icon – a man who used the written word as a weapon against cruelty, ignorance, and the threat of nuclear annihilation.
Genres: biography, 20th-century, non-fiction, activism
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: moral-conviction, social-commentary
Setting: England
Period: 20th-century
416 pages · Paperback · Open Court