In this volume of essays Bertrand Russell is concerned to combat, in one way or another, the growth of dogmatism, whether of the Right or of the Left, which has hitherto characterised our tragic century. This serious purpose inspires them even if, at times, they seem flippant; for those who are solemn and pontifical. In subject they range from Philosophy for the Layman, The Functions of a Teacher, and The Future of Mankind to an Outline of Intellectual Rubbish, Ideas that have helped Mankind and Ideas that have Harmed Mankind.
Content
1 Philosophy and Politics
2 Philosophy for Laymen
3 The Future of Mankind
4 Philosophy’s Ulterior Motives
5 The Superior Virtue of the Oppressed
6 On Being Modern-minded
7 An Outline of Intellectual Rubbish
8 The Functions of a Teacher
9 Ideas that Have Helped Mankind
10 Ideas that Have Harmed Mankind
11 Eminent Men I Have Known
12 Obituary (1937)
