80-362 Russell

9 units, Carnegie Mellon University

Near the start of the 20th Century, Bertrand Russell helped to create what today we call Analytic Philosophy. We will study Russells contributions to this important approach to Philosophy by using his 1912 book, The Problems of Philosophy as a springboard to other readings, many of which are found in his collection, The Basic Writings of Bertrand Russell. The issues well cover include several specific challenges in the Theory of Knowledge and Perception, and some of his contributions to Logic and Mathematics. For example, What is the difference between appearance and reality, and can we tell Also, well consider issues that stem from reflecting on our thinking. For example, What constitutes a philosophical question And well review Russells paradox about the set of all sets, his attempts at a resolution, and how those affect contemporary set theory.

Prerequisites: none listed

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