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What I Believe is a book that elucidates on the beliefs and philosophies of Bertrand Russell. Summary Of The Book In What I Believe, the author talks about how he is in agreement with the practical aspects of science. The book highlights science and its rationality in the light of the changing times. The author’s strong streak of individualism and atheism are also highlighted not to defy God and establish oneself, but to comprehensively understand the relationship between humans and nature. He goes on to talk about how one should face life and welcome the turmoil and problems that come with it, rather than placing faith in religion and theological beliefs. He talks about the place of man in the real world and the complexity of human nature and its elements like ego and love. The chapters of the What I Believe broadly encompass topics such as Nature and Man, The Good Life, Moral Rules, Salvation: Individual and Social, and Science and Happiness. Starting with the human life cycle and nature, he goes on to give his views on the importance of knowledge and and the ways in which man can be happy. The book also discusses at length the immoral acts being conducted in the name of religion and God. It also touches upon societal science and the rationality behind happiness. With his open and liberal views put down for the readers, he points out that there is still hope for the future considering the leaps made by scientific advancements. A thorough and insightful book, What I Believe is aimed at helping readers adopt a rational method of thinking for the greater good. This is a reprint of the first book by the author, named What I Believe, which was first published in 1925. About Bertrand Russell Bertrand Russell was philosopher, historian, logician, and mathematician. His other works include Sceptical Essays, A History of Western Philosophy, The Conquest of Happiness, The ABC Of Relativity, German Social Democracy, The ABC Of Atoms, Why Men Fight, An Outline Of Philosophy, and In Praise of Idleness. Born on the 18th of May, 1872, Bertrand Russell was passionate about mathematics from a young age. He graduated from Trinity College, where he engaged in pacifist activities, and was dismissed due to them. He married Alys in 1894 and later divorced her to marry a Russian socialist Dora Black. He discovered Russell's paradox at Trinity College, a theory that challenged the set theory. He was presented with the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1950. He won many scholarships and distinctions. He was married four times, and died in 1970 at the age of 97.