Bertrand Russell wrote The Analysis of Mind during one of the most turbulent periods of his life, beginning it in 1918 while he was in prison in London for his opposition to the First World War, and finishing it in Peking in 1921 where he had been giving lectures at the National University. It is a vital book for understanding Russell's philosophy. He argues for a fresh conception of the mind, provided by his eclectic fusion of William James's 'neutral monism'; the emerging theory of behaviourism, to which Russell was strongly draw; and his own new causal theory of meaning. As such, The Analysis of Mind built a foundation for the distinctive brand of much of his later philosophical writing. In his customary sharp prose, Russell explores fundamental questions about the mind, including desire and feeling; the vexed relation between psychological and physical laws; sensations and mental images; memory; belief; and emotions and the will. This Routledge Classics edition includes an Introduction by Thomas Baldwin.

Book Information
ISBN 9781032312293
Author Bertrand Russell
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 138g