Our Knowledge of the External World as a Field for Scientific Method in Philosophy

"Our Knowledge of the External World as a Field for Scientific Method in Philosophy" by Bertrand Russell is a philosophical exploration from the early 1900s. Russell examines the possibilities and restrictions of applying logical analysis in philosophy. He wants to ensure that philosophy follows the rigor of scientific methods and pursues objective understanding. The book is mainly about how our senses relate to ideas in mathematical physics. Russell starts by setting the stage for understanding his lectures, aiming to show why it's crucial for philosophical studies to be scientifically precise. He thinks about old philosophical statements about existence and awareness, criticizing them for trying to do too much without enough to show for it. Russell wants philosophy to change with new scientific discoveries, using logic to confront hard questions that used to seem impossible to answer.