Bertrand Russell

1872–1970 · analytic philosophy, logic, mathematics, social criticism

Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) was a towering figure in 20th-century thought, a British polymath known for his foundational contributions to analytic philosophy and mathematical logic. A Nobel laureate, he was also a prolific social critic, peace activist, and public intellectual, advocating for reason, humanism, and individual liberty against dogma and oppression.

Notable Works

• Principia Mathematica (with A.N. Whitehead)
• The Problems of Philosophy
• Our Knowledge of the External World
• Mysticism and Logic and Other Essays
• Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy
• The Analysis of Mind
• The ABC of Relativity
• Why I Am Not a Christian
• A History of Western Philosophy
• Human Society in Ethics and Politics
• The Impact of Science on Society
• Marriage and Morals
• The Conquest of Happiness
• Power: A New Social Analysis
• An Inquiry into Meaning and and Truth

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