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In Praise of Idleness

In Praise of Idleness

Bertrand Russell

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2004
Materia
Filosofía
ISBN:
9780415325066
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In this collection of essays, Russell surveys the social and political consequences of his beliefs with characteristic clarity and humour. In Praise of Idleness is a tour de force that only Bertrand Russell could perform.

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