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The article presents an analysis of philosopher Bertrand Russell' political thoughts. According to the author, Russell was one of the last of the long line of British philosophers whose work epitomized the most dynamic and fruitful liaison of the modern era, that is, the alliance of empiricism and liberalism. Russell believes that empiricist liberalism is the only philosophy that can be adopted by a man who demands some scientific evidence for his beliefs.

The article offers information about the publication of the "Political Theory: An International Journal of Political Philosophy." Figures released by the American Political Science Association (APSA) reveals that the total attendance at political theory panels on the 1974 APSA program in Chicago, Illinois was nearly three times larger than the other subfield. There are 13 best attended panels with above 100 attendance each. Political theory ranked first in mean attendance with 139 attendees per session. It also presents the article accepted for publication in the future issues of the journal.

The author reflects on the status of political philosophy. He contends that political philosophy within the discipline of political science continues to flourish. However, the discipline stays ungrateful. For instance, there are very few theorists on the American Political Science Association (APSA) or International Political Science Association (IPSA) councils and committees. In addition, jobs remain a problem in the discipline for younger members.

The article offers information related to international political philosophy. It is stated that there was a time when political philosophy was captured by the universities and a period when theorists learned during craft from personal praxis and scholarly study. Theorists during 1981 are regarding every step into the world of power and praxis and too forgetful of the image of the Legislator, the Educator, and the Citizen. Nannerl Keohane, professor of Stanford University, has been selected as the tenth president of Wellesly College.

The article discusses various reports published within the issue, including one on an unusual exchange between a social scientist and a historical political theorist and another on an exchange between a philosopher and a political theorist on the abortion question.

The article focuses on the developments of the November 1977 issue of the "Political Theory: An International Journal of Political Philosophy." The journal brings a close tenure to Professor Dennis Thompson's book review section and his critical supervision became one of the most distinguished part of the publication. Thompson has managed to bring together a lively and varied group of reviewers to respond to relevant works published in political philosophy. It reviews the most serious and often provocative political attention. It announces that Thompson will join its editorial board and will continue to work with the journal. It also welcomes Richard E. Flatman of Johns Hopkins University as the new review editor.