Bertrand Russell on Happiness (English-Chinese Bilingual Reader) (English-Chinese Bilingual Reader)

Author: (English) Bertrand Russell
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Publishing Date: 2005-03-01
Features: On Misfortune, which is also on Happiness. Russell tells us how to avoid misfortune, leading us on the path to happiness. Melancholy, competition, boredom, fatigue, jealousy, fear, and so on, seem to be the sources of our misfortune, but they may not be; happiness, enthusiasm, love, family, work, leisure, effort, and so on, seem to be the sources of our happiness, but they may not be. Russell tells us: What leads us to misfortune is self-centeredness; what guides us to happiness is non-self-centeredness. Under the perspective of non-self-centeredness, the opposition between the self and the world disappears, the opposition between people and things disappears, the opposition between consciousness and the unconscious disappears, the opposition between the individual and society disappears, and the opposition between humanity and the universe disappears—only then can there be supreme happiness. The Chinese call this "great mind embracing all things."
Bertrand Russell is renowned as a philosopher, but his truly philosophical works account for less than one-third of his entire oeuvre. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature not because of his philosophy or his literary works, but because his contributions to human moral culture. This book is part of such contributions. Freedom and happiness are the two fundamental values of human existence that Russell believed in. He considered the mission of intellectuals to be finding the path to freedom and the path to happiness for humanity. This book is regarded as one of the masterpieces of Russell's essays, with a wide readership, easy to understand, and highly engaging. It is seen as a guide to human happiness and a shield and safeguard for the human mind to avoid fatal harm. It is regarded as one of the greatest books in human history, a classic masterpiece that has stood the test of time.
Einstein said: "Reading Russell's works has been the happiest time of my life."
Reasons to read this book. Bertrand Russell is hailed as a sage of the century, one of the most renowned and influential thinkers of the 20th century. His writings on morality, politics, education, and pacifism during his middle age inspired and inspired generations of ambitious people. His opposition to nuclear weapons and the Vietnam War in his later years became a source of inspiration for idealistic youth worldwide.
Translator: Fu Lei, a distinguished Chinese literary translator and scholar of foreign literature. Known for his seriousness, meticulousness, and relentless dedication, his translations are near perfection, earning him high acclaim both domestically and internationally.
Recommended for the following groups to read this book:
Fans or critics of Bertrand Russell, fans or critics of Fu Lei, people who are happy or unhappy, government officials or the general public, students from primary to high school.