Bertrand Russell's Best

This collection includes a careful selection of some of the wittiest and most pungent of Russell's writings, that are instructive and delightful, both for the philosopher and the layman. The reader will gain an appreciation of the serious thought and keen humour of Russell's writings as well as understand why Russell has been both in influential and controversial figure for more than half a century. `If there is a continuing demand for this book,' says Russell in a letter to Professor Egner, `it is a tribute to the understanding and care that you have shown in its preparation. I hope that we may give pleasure and provoke independent thought.'