Javier Pérez Jara
This book, by Javier Pérez Jara, offers a holistic and profound vision of Bertrand Russell's work, integrating his vast philosophical system with current scientific knowledge to understand his immense legacy and contemporary relevance.
Bertrand Russell stands as the last and arguably the most versatile of the great Anglo-Saxon philosophers of the 20th century. Over an exceptionally prolific and long intellectual career, he dedicated himself to constructing a veritable world-map of reality, a comprehensive system that sought to synthesize and harmonize the major currents of classical Western thought with the most cutting-edge advances in the scientific knowledge of his time. However, the vast majority of existing studies on his monumental work and philosophy suffer from significant fragmentation. On the one hand, they often focus exclusively on a single period of his thought, a particular aspect, or a specific dimension of his philosophy, which inevitably leads to partial, incomplete, or distorted interpretations of his holistic vision. On the other hand, many of these analyses adopt a supposedly neutral and impartial perspective, which, while it may seem objective, actually foregoes taking profound philosophical considerations about Russell's figure and the relevance of his immense legacy for the challenges and debates of our present. The ambition and scope of the present book, in contrast, match the breadth and inherent plurality of the topics Russell himself masterfully analyzed. This volume ranges from classical and fundamental questions about the nature and limits of human knowledge, the intricate distinction between science and philosophy, or the essence of causality, time, and matter, to a rigorous study of anthropological and social topics as diverse as those revolving around religions and the supernatural, ethics, politics, the complexities of war, sexuality, or the crucial struggle for women's liberation.
Authors: Javier Pérez Jara
Publication date: 13-01-2014
Language: es
Pages: 546
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Javier Pérez Jara is a Spanish philosopher, professor, and writer, recognized for his work in critical thinking, philosophy of science, and atheism. He has taught at several universities and collaborated with various media outlets, authoring several books related to these areas.
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