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Bertrand Russell failed to coherently connect his philosophy of life to his logic, metaphysics, epistemology, and philosophy of language because his emotivist viewpoint limits such integration. Russell's political and social philosophy evolved on the basis of perceived threat of nationalism and war hysteria posed by the 20th century. However, his views also support a free participatory society. His quest for power to discern abstract truth turned into an obsession with power to shape opinion. Essays in this issue reflect Russell's various sides and the conflict within his theories.
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Bertrand Russell had a passion for the abstract truth which was instrumental in his formulation of a scientific method in philosophy and the denial of ethics as a part of philosophy. The Principle of Growth provides an insight into his ethical and political claims. Russell was more a logician and an epistemologist, but also was socially and politically active. He found it difficult to accept that he was wasting his talent in the field of philosophy. Russell's vision of truth was most often reflected in his criticism of pragmatism, which he viewed as contrasting to his temperament.
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Charles Larmore's stand on political liberalism is concretized and clarified by two of his latest works, "The Romantic Legacy" and "The Morals of Modernity". Larmore explains the concept of neutrality and restates his position regarding political liberalism incorporating the complexities of political and modern moral discourse. He places emphasis on the origins of modern liberalism paying particular attention to the background of Kantian problematic.
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