Common Sense and Nuclear Warfare
New York: Simon and Schuster, 1959. First Printing [Stated]. Hardcover. 92, [6] pages. Fep missing. Page discoloration noted. DJ has wear, soiling, tears and chips. Distribution slip laid in. Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, OM, FRS[58] (18 May 1872 – 2 February 1970) was a British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, writer, social critic, political activist and Nobel laureate. At various points in his life he considered himself a liberal, a socialist, and a pacifist, In the early 20th century, Russell led the British "revolt against idealism". He is considered one of the founders of analytic philosophy along with Gottlob Frege, colleague G. E. Moore, and protégé Ludwig Wittgenstein. With A. N. Whitehead he wrote Principia Mathematica, an attempt to create a logical basis for mathematics. His work has had a considerable influence on mathematics, logic, set theory, linguistics, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, computer science, and philosophy, especially the philosophy of language, epistemology, and metaphysics. Russell mostly was a prominent anti-war activist; he championed anti-imperialism. Occasionally, he advocated preventive nuclear war, before the opportunity provided by the atomic monopoly had passed, and "welcomed with enthusiasm" world government. Later, he campaigned against Adolf Hitler, then criticized Stalinist totalitarianism, and was an outspoken proponent of nuclear disarmament. In 1950 Russell was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "in recognition of his varied and significant writings in which he champions humanitarian ideals and freedom of thought" Commonsense and Nuclear Warfare presents Russell's keen insights into the threat of nuclear conflict, and his argument that the only way to end this threat is to end war itself. Written at the height of the Cold War, this volume is crucial for understanding Russell's involvement in the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and his passionate campaigning for peace. It remains an extremely important book in today's uncertain nuclear world, and is essential reading for all those interested in Russell and postwar history. Condition: Fair / Fair.
Keywords: Nuclear Warfare, Nuclear Weapons, Brinksmanship, Disarmament, International Organization, Dispute Settlement, Negotiations, Conciliation, Territorial Adjustment, Peace
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