Questions Russells Unpopular Essays

Russellss prose style Critically evaluate Russells prose style. The lucidity and charm of his style depends upon the clarity of his thought. Discuss the statement in the light of Russells essays.

Russells practicality, empiricism, positivism and rationalism Even when theoretic and imaginative, Russell never departs from practicality and empiricism. Elaborate. Bertrand Russell comes before us a positive philosopher and a concrete thinker. Elaborate. Discuss Russells essays in terms of their relevance to the development of human beings in terms of becoming more practical and rational creatures.

Russells crusade against obscurantism, mysticism and dogmatism Russell was opposed to all obscurantism, mysticism and dogmatism. How far has he incorporated this approach in his essays?

Russell as an optimistic thinker Russell wants to liberate man from pessimism. Elaborate the statement in the light of his essays.

Philosophy and politics What according to Russell is the necessary connection between philosophy and politics?

The future of mankind Do you think Bertrand Russells proposal for the establishment of a world government is desirable, or even tenable?

The functions of a teacher What safeguards does Russell suggest against a teacher becoming a tool in the hands of governments and how far are they adequate? What are the practical difficulties in employing ideal teachers and how can they be overcome? Discuss. Can we check the social, economic and political decline if we succeed in making our teachers impartial and neutral in the real sense of the word? Russells views on teaching and education have been of immense use down the years. Elaborate.

Ideas that have helped or harmed mankind In how many ways have ideas concerned with morals and politics, according to Russell, helped mankind? Can ideas, good or bad, be so effective as Russell has claimed? Make out a case for or against in the light of his essays.