THE BOOK
What is the position of philosophy vis-à-vis – or rather between – theology and science? Theological answers do not convince modern man and scientific theories are unable to completely cover his quests. If so, is it worth seeking fulfillment or is everything in vain, since the concept of God is nothing more than a flawed, conventional construction? How far behind does religion and mere faith finally hold us?
Bertrand Russell's lucid thinking could not have enlisted easy answers in this collection of essays, but his non-negotiable affirmation of true progress is enough to justify the value of doubt, curiosity, and reason.
THE CREATOR
One of the most brilliant minds of the 20th century, Bertrand Arthur William Russell (1872-1970) was born in Wales to an aristocratic family, studied mathematics at Cambridge, and was one of the founders of analytic philosophy. An active public figure, he often took a stand on the important issues of his time, while also teaching philosophy at many universities around the world, from the United States to China. In 1950, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, "in recognition of his devotion to humanistic ideals and to freedom of thought."