Why do I live?

★ The Book of Wisdom bestowed upon us by the Prophet of the Century, guiding you to your own path of happiness The only autobiography personally penned by Nobel Laureate and philosophical master, Bertrand Russell! The preface to this book, "What I Have Lived For," is included in the People's Education Press Chinese textbook, Grade 8, First Semester. ★ Live like the philosopher Russell! Always yearning for true love, pursuing wisdom, and loving humanity. Philosophical Master × Nobel Laureate × British Aristocrat × Romantic Talent × Crossover Maverick × Anti-War Fighter × Caustic Old Man × Miracle of Longevity Russell's life was a true fusion of "reason and passion," the perfect embodiment of "intellect and conscience." ★ Spiritual mentor to Wang Xiaobo and Xu Zhimo, highly praised by Einstein, Zhou Guoping, and Dong Yuhui! Xu Zhimo: "Truly a great and exemplary personality, rarely seen throughout history." ★ Russell is "a wise man who writes poetry with his thoughts": Nobel Prize-certified excellent writing, profound philosophy, elegant style, humorous and witty. ★ Carefully selected: Simplified, removed the superfluous, and extracted the most important and most charismatic events in Russell's life, but without altering the author's original words. ★ New translation: Diligently translated by the emerging young translator Jin Tingting, the translation is beautiful and fluent, with golden sentences everywhere. ★ Special inclusions: Precious photos, letters, speeches, essays, and a bibliography of Russell's works. ★ Special production: "Russell's Circle of Friends" relationship chart, vividly displaying Russell's top connections. ★ Elegant design: Designed by a renowned designer, British aristocratic red +高级专金 (high-grade specialized gold) create a luxurious texture. ★ Exquisite binding: Hardcover, debossed inner cover, flannel touch, perfect as a gift for friends & for your own collection. —————— Synopsis: Bertrand Russell was a renowned philosopher and mathematician, hailed as the "Prophet of the Century"; he achieved accomplishments in many fields beyond philosophy, winning the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1950; he was one of the most influential social activists in the West in the 20th century, and an advocate and organizer of the world peace movement; he also lectured in China, profoundly influencing modern China's cultural enlightenment and social reform. Russell passed away at the venerable age of 98, and in "What I Have Lived For: The Autobiography of Bertrand Russell," he comprehensively reviewed his century-long life. "Three passions, simple but overwhelmingly strong, have governed my life: the longing for love, the search for knowledge, and unbearable pity for the suffering of mankind." The story unfolds around these three driving forces that sustained his ship of life. Russell's life was a perfect blend of reason and passion: he achieved prominent status, reached the pinnacle of intellect, experienced the utmost joy of emotion, and also endured imprisonment, ultimately leading what could be described as a happy life. By reading "What I Have Lived For: The Autobiography of Bertrand Russell," we can enter the inner world of this great thinker, feel his firm belief in the pursuit of truth and justice, and at the same time reflect on our own life aspirations and choices, understanding how to forge our own path to happiness. —————— Authoritative Reviews: Bertrand Russell made groundbreaking contributions to the philosophical branches of logic and mathematics. However, the scope of his work is much broader. His writings, characterized by ease and humor, popularize scientific and philosophical knowledge for a wide readership; they also address social and moral issues, and his views were often controversial. Russell was an advocate of reason and humanism, and a staunch defender of freedom of speech and thought. — 1950 Nobel Prize Committee Reading Russell's works was one of the happiest times of my life. — Albert Einstein Russell is the only Englishman who truly understands China, even better than the Chinese themselves. — Liang Qichao Russell is the clearest crystal of intellect in modern times, and apart from his logic and mathematics, he is a fiery passion, coupled with an intrepid moral courage that defies the world. He is truly a great personality worthy of emulation, rarely seen throughout history. — Xu Zhimo I most agree with a saying by Russell: "Variety is the spice of life." Most of this variety is created by people who are keen thinkers. — Wang Xiaobo In the turbulent currents of hurried modern life, minds capable of serene contemplation and tender love are becoming increasingly rare. If a sensitive philosopher like Nietzsche once let out a deafening cry of agony about this, then Russell, as a psychologically healthy philosopher of this era, offers us thoughtful and wise admonitions. May these voices inspire young people who still possess a spiritual core to seek a life of wisdom. — Zhou Guoping

出版日期/Publication Date：February 1, 2025
出版社/Publisher：广东人民出版社
出品方/Imprint:Guomai Culture
页数/Page: 328