This book deals with a crucial period in the formation of twentieth-century analytic philosophy. It discusses the tradition of British Idealism, and the rejection of that tradition by Bertrand Russell and G. E. Moore at the beginning of this century. It goes on to examine the very influential work of Russell in the period up to the First World War, and addresses the question of what we can learn about the nature of analytic philosophy through a close examination of its origins.

Winner of the Bertrand Russell Society Book Award 1991. Winner of the Franklin J Matchette Prize 1992 for work of outstanding philosophical merit (US prize).
Reviews
It presents clearly and defends cogently a number of detailed, scholarly and sensitive readings of Russell's earlier philosophical works. * Times Literary Supplement *
the overall conception and achievement is extraordinary. Hylton's book provides an exemplary contribution of scholarship, lucidity, and imagination. He sets a new standard for all subsequent discussions of Russell's philosophy * Journal of Philosophy *


Awards
Winner of Winner of the Bertrand Russell Society Book Award 1991. Winner of the Franklin J Matchette Prize 1992 for work of outstanding philosophical merit (US prize)..



Book Information
ISBN 9780198240181
Author Peter Hylton
Format Paperback
Page Count 438
Imprint Clarendon Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 653g
Dimensions(mm) 232mm * 155mm * 25mm