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Leach, S (2020) Russell on technology and common sense. Human affairs (Bratislava, Slovakia), 30 (4). 518 -525. ISSN 1210-3055
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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1515/humaff-2020-0044
Abstract
This article examines the distinction that Russell drew between his work as a philosopher and his work as a journalist. It explains why, when warning against the threat posed by a nuclear arms race, Russell thought it better to write as a journalist (speaking on behalf of common sense) rather than as a philosopher. It is argued that to put aside philosophy in favour of common sense is, in this instance, a mistake.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | Bertrand Russell, technology, common sense, nuclear weapons, philosophy |
Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General) |
Divisions: | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences > School of Social, Political and Global Studies |
Depositing User: | Symplectic |
Date Deposited: | 16 Oct 2020 16:22 |
Last Modified: | 09 Oct 2021 01:30 |
URI: | https://eprints.keele.ac.uk/id/eprint/8800 |
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