Quotes from work
The Problems of Philosophy
The Problems of Philosophy is a 1912 book by Bertrand Russell, in which the author attempts to create a brief and accessible guide to the problems of philosophy. Focusing on problems he believes will provoke positive and constructive discussion, Russell concentrates on knowledge rather than metaphysics: If it is uncertain that external objects exist, how can we then have knowledge of them but by probability. There is no reason to doubt the existence of external objects simply because of sense data.
Source: 1910s, The Problems of Philosophy (1912)
“Whoever wishes to become a philosopher must learn not to be frightened by absurdities.”
Source: The Problems of Philosophy
“Is there any knowledge in the world which is so certain that no reasonable man could doubt it?”
Source: 1910s, The Problems of Philosophy (1912)
