The Right to Be Happy 1927

by Countess Russell, Dora Winifred Black Russell, Bertrand Russell

1927. This book attempts two first to demonstrate that happiness for all human beings is not only feasible, but the most satisfactory basis for social construction; second to bring to the help of such construction modern theories of the nature of man and of the universe. At a time when there is so widespread a struggle against national, class and sexual oppression, it seems important to examine the various claims which are advanced, and to see whether, after all, there is not behind them a consistent new philosophy. conceptions of Chinese, Greeks and Christians; conceptions of modern rationalism and science; rights of human food, work, knowledge, sex and parenthood; rights of children; modern civilization.

308 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1927

Reviews

[Kamal S · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book should be mandatory reading for all people. It presents concrete steps towards a happier personhood and a happier world. It has, what may some may say, controversial ideas about religion and sex but those are exactly the obstacles we have to overcome to create a better world for everyone.