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Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, OM, FRS (18 May 1872 – 2 February 1970) was a British mathematician, logician, philosopher, and public intellectual. He had influence on mathematics, logic , set theory , and various areas of analytic philosophy .
Jun 21, 2024 · As a founding figure of the analytic movement in philosophy, Bertrand Russell helped to transform the substance, character, and style of philosophy in the English-speaking world. He was also one of the greatest logicians of the 20th century.
- Bertrand Russell’s childhood was grief-stricken and lonely. His mother and sister died when he was two years old, and his father died some 18 month...
- During his childhood Bertrand Russell was educated at home. In 1890 he entered Trinity College, Cambridge, where he studied mathematics and philoso...
- Bertrand Russell’s many philosophical works included The Principles of Mathematics, Principia Mathematica (with Alfred North Whitehead), The Philos...
Dec 7, 1995 · Bertrand Arthur William Russell (1872–1970) was a British philosopher, logician, essayist and social critic best known for his work in mathematical logic and analytic philosophy.
- The first step in a fascist movement is the combination under an energetic leader of a number of men who possess more than the average share of leisure, brutality, and stupidity.
- The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand Russell. Education, Confidence, Wisdom.
- If an opinion contrary to your own makes you angry, that is a sign that you are subconsciously aware of having no good reason for thinking as you do. Bertrand Russell.
- Men are born ignorant, not stupid. They are made stupid by education. Bertrand Russell. Education, Stupid, School.
Bertrand Russell was a British philosopher, mathematician, and social activist who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1950. He wrote many books on philosophy, logic, politics, and social issues, and was involved in various controversies and movements.
Feb 2, 2012 · Bertrand Russell was a philosopher, logician, mathematician, and social critic who won the Nobel Prize in Literature for his varied and significant writings. He championed humanitarian ideals and freedom of thought, and wrote with levity and humor on science, philosophy, and social issues.
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Learn about the life and achievements of Bertrand Russell, the twentieth century's most important liberal thinker and a prophet for millions of the creative and rational life. Explore his contributions to philosophy, mathematics, politics, peace, education and more.
