Russell on Ethics : Selections From the Writings of Bertrand Russell

Russell on Ethics presents a coherent and comprehensive collection of Russell's ethical writings, drawing on a wide range of his publications on ethical concerns, many of which have been difficult to access by students and general readers. Charles Pigden provides an accessible introduction to the papers, situating them within the field of ethics as a whole and detailed annotations on the papers themselves, analysing their arguments and exploring their relevance to current concerns. Russell on Ethics represents a valuable insight into Russell as an ethicist, which will be useful to both specialist and non-specialist alike. Russell On Ethics Presents A Coherent And Comprehensive Selection Of Bertrand Russell's Writings On Ethics, Many Of Which Have Been Previously Unavailable To Students And General Readers. Charles Pigden Provides An Accessible Introduction, Situating The Papers Within The Field Of Ethics As A Whole, Together With A Detailed Set Of Annotations, Analysing Russell's Arguments And Exploring Their Relevance To Current Concerns. Russell On Ethics Provides A Valuable Insight Into Bertrand Russell As An Ethicist That Will Be Useful To Both Specialist And Non-specialist Alike. Pt. I. A Moralist In The Making: The Pre-principia Writings. 1. Greek Exercises. 2. On The Foundations Of Ethics. 3. The Relation Of What Ought To Be To What Is, Has Been Or Will Be. 4. The Relation Of Rule And End. 5. On The Definition Of Virtue. 6. The Ethical Bearings Of Psychogony. 7. Ethical Axioms. 8. Cleopatra Or Maggie Tulliver? 9. Are All Desires Equally Moral? 10. Is Ethics A Branch Of Empirical Psychology? 11. Seems Madam? Nay, It Is. 12. Was The World Good Before The Sixth Day? -- Pt. Ii. Meta-ethics. 13. The Meaning Of Good. 14. On Scientific Method In Philosophy. 15. War And Non-resistance: A Rejoinder To Professor Perry. 16. Controversy With 'north Staffs'. 17. Is There An Absolute Good? 18. What I Believe. Edited By Charles Pigden. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. __Russell on Ethics____Russell on Ethics__