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Mysticism and Logic
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PhilosophyReligion General Logic
ISBN13: 9781025468891
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 250
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Mysticism and Logic is a seminal collection of essays by Bertrand Russell that explores the fundamental tension between intuitive, mystical insights and the rigorous demands of logical analysis. Throughout this work, Russell navigates the boundaries between science and philosophy, advocating for a rationalistic approach to understanding the universe while acknowledging the historical and psychological significance of mystical thought. The volume includes some of Russell's most influential writings, such as the title essay and On Scientific Method in Philosophy, which helped define the trajectory of analytical philosophy in the 20th century.
With intellectual precision and stylistic clarity, Russell examines a wide range of subjects, including the nature of reality, the foundations of mathematics, and the role of science in a liberal education. He argues against traditional metaphysics, proposing instead a philosophy built upon empirical evidence and logical deduction. By dissecting the relationship between human emotion and objective truth, Mysticism and Logic offers a compelling defense of the scientific method as the most reliable path to knowledge. This collection remains a vital resource for readers seeking to understand the synthesis of logic, mathematics, and philosophy in modern intellectual history.
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