S.B. Howell

Tag: bertrand russell

  • A History of Western Philosophy by Bertrand Russell

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    Rating: 3/5, average “Many histories of philosophy exist, and it has not been my purpose merely to add one to their number. My purpose is to exhibit philosophy as an integral part of social and political life: not as the isolated speculations of remarkable individuals, but as both an effect and a case of the…

  • Weekly Update

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    Another week, another, uh… 25 pages. Oy this book goes slow! I’ve been reading A History of Western Philosophy by Bertrand Russell, slowly, a couple of pages every morning. It’s kind of relaxing but I wish I could read faster and I don’t know how much of it will stick. I’m taking notes and I’m planning to…

  • The Conquest of Happiness

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    Published: 1930 Pages: 192 Rating: ☆☆☆☆✮ Bertrand Russell’s The Conquest of Happiness has immediately become my #1 favorite self-help book (not that there are a lot of contenders so far, but…). For anybody struggling with depression or an existential crisis, this is literally the best source of inspiration and practical advice. Most people try to defer the conversation…