Common Sense and Nuclear Warfare. Illustrated

Bertrand Russell

• Publisher: Andrii Ponomarenko
• Edition: 0
• eBook ISBN:
  9786178563004
• Topic: Philosophy
• Subtopic: World History

In Common Sense and Nuclear Warfare, Bertrand Russell delivers a powerful and urgent analysis of one of the most pressing issues of the 20th century—the threat of nuclear war. As a leading philosopher, political activist, and Nobel laureate, Russell applies his sharp reasoning and moral clarity to the dangers of nuclear weapons and the necessity of rational policies to prevent global catastrophe.Written during the height of the Cold War, this book critiques the prevailing attitudes of world leaders and the flawed logic behind nuclear deterrence. Russell warns against the illusion of security through arms buildup and argues that true safety can only be achieved through diplomacy, disarmament, and international cooperation. His arguments remain strikingly relevant in today's geopolitical landscape, where the risks of nuclear proliferation continue to threaten global stability.With his characteristic clarity and precision, Russell dismantles militaristic justifications for nuclear arms and calls for a commitment to peace based on reason and ethical responsibility. Common Sense and Nuclear Warfare is a must-read for policymakers, historians, and anyone concerned about the future of humanity. It stands as a timeless plea for wisdom, rationality, and the survival of civilization in an age of unprecedented destructive power.

Table of contents

• Introduction
• Chapter I. If Brinkmanship Continues
• Chapter II. If Nuclear War Comes
• Chapter III. Methods of Settling Disputes in the Nuclear Age
• Chapter IV. Programme of Steps towards Peace
• Chapter V. New Outlook Needed before Negotiations
• Chapter VI. Disarmament
• Chapter VII. Steps towards Conciliation
• Chapter VIII. Territorial Adjustments
• Chapter IX. Approach to an International Authority
• Chapter X. Some Necessary Changes in Outlook
• Appendix I Unilateral Disarmament
• Appendix II Inconsistency?