Mortals and Others, Volume I - 9780415125857

Taylor & Francis

A collection of essays and journalism covering a wide range of topics from balancing prosperity and public expenditure to the mental differences between boys and girls, revealing the humourous aspect of Russell's personality. > \nThis collection of essays and journalism cover a wide range of topics, from balancing prosperity and public expenditure or the mental differences between boys and girls to 'who may use lipstick'. Mortal and Others shows the serious and non-serious side of Russell's personality and work. It provides a lively and revealing introduction to Russell's thought for all readers. \n First published in 1975, Mortals and Others is at last available in paperback with a new introduction by John Slater. > Chapter 1 On Jealousy; Chapter 2 Sex and Happiness; Chapter 3 Tourists; Chapter 4 The Menace of Old Age; Chapter 5 In Praise of Artificiality; Chapter 6 Who May Use Lipstick?; Chapter 7 The Lessons of Experience; Chapter 8 Hope and Fear; Chapter 9 Are Criminals Work