Consistency and change in Bertrand Russell's attitude towards war

Consistency and change in Bertrand Russell's attitude towards war / Laura Slot.

Philosopher Bertrand Arthur William Russell (1872-1970) lived almost an entire century, a century full of change. He was one of the few who dared to provide answers to the impossible questions of twentieth century world politics. Several historians have analyzed his attitude towards war, but seldom...

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Main Author: Slot, Laura
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Havertown : Sidestone Press, 2007.
Subjects:
Russell, Bertrand, > 1872-1970 > Views on peace.
Russell, Bertrand, > 1872-1970 > Political and social views.
Russell, Bertrand, > 1872-1970
PHILOSOPHY > History & Surveys > Modern.
Peace
Political and social views
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Summary:Philosopher Bertrand Arthur William Russell (1872-1970) lived almost an entire century, a century full of change. He was one of the few who dared to provide answers to the impossible questions of twentieth century world politics. Several historians have analyzed his attitude towards war, but seldom did they agree on why Russell felt a certain way about war and what caused his often radical attitude. Also, many questions remained unanswered: why did he object to the First World War and supported the Second? And did he really advocate a preventive war against Russia? This book explains the backg.
Physical Description:1 online resource (97 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9789088901478
9088901473
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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