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'''Bertrand Arthur William Russell''', 3rd Earl Russell, OM, FRS (/ˈrʌsəl/; 18 May 1872 – 2 February 1970) was a British philosopher, logician, [[mathematician (nonfiction)]], historian, writer, social critic and political activist. | [[File:Bertrand Russell transparent bg.png|thumb|Bertrand Russell (photo published 1916).]]'''Bertrand Arthur William Russell''', 3rd Earl Russell, OM, FRS (/ˈrʌsəl/; 18 May 1872 – 2 February 1970) was a British philosopher, logician, [[mathematician (nonfiction)]], historian, writer, social critic and political activist. | ||
== | == Biography == | ||
At various points in his life he considered himself a liberal, a socialist, and a pacifist, but he also admitted that he had never been any of these in any profound sense. | At various points in his life he considered himself a liberal, a socialist, and a pacifist, but he also admitted that he had never been any of these in any profound sense. | ||
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In the early 20th century, Russell led the British "revolt against idealism". | In the early 20th century, Russell led the British "revolt against idealism". | ||
He is considered one of the founders of analytic philosophy along with his predecessor Gottlob Frege, colleague G. E. Moore, and his protégé Ludwig Wittgenstein. | He is considered one of the founders of analytic philosophy along with his predecessor [[Gottlob Frege (nonfiction)|Gottlob Frege]], colleague G. E. Moore, and his protégé Ludwig Wittgenstein. | ||
He is widely held to be one of the 20th century's premier logicians. | He is widely held to be one of the 20th century's premier logicians. | ||
With [[ | With [[Alfred North Whitehead (nonfiction)|Alfred North Whitehead]] he wrote ''Principia Mathematica'', an attempt to create a logical basis for [[Mathematics (nonfiction)|mathematics]]. | ||
His philosophical essay "On Denoting" has been considered a "paradigm of philosophy". | His philosophical essay "On Denoting" has been considered a "paradigm of philosophy". | ||
His work has had a considerable influence on | His work has had a considerable influence on Logic, [[Mathematics (nonfiction)]], Set theory, Linguistics, [[Artificial intelligence (nonfiction)]], Cognitive science, [[Computer science (nonfiction)|computer science]], Type theory, Type system, Philosophy, Philosophy of language, Epistemology, and Metaphysics, among other topics. | ||
Russell was a prominent anti-war activist; he championed anti-imperialism and went to prison for his pacifism during World War I. | Russell was a prominent anti-war activist; he championed anti-imperialism and went to prison for his pacifism during World War I. | ||
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Later, he campaigned against Adolf Hitler, then criticised Stalinist totalitarianism, attacked the involvement of the United States in the Vietnam War, and was an outspoken proponent of nuclear disarmament. | Later, he campaigned against Adolf Hitler, then criticised Stalinist totalitarianism, attacked the involvement of the United States in the Vietnam War, and was an outspoken proponent of nuclear disarmament. | ||
In 1950 Russell was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "in recognition of his varied and significant writings in which he champions humanitarian ideals and freedom of thought". | |||
Russell said that [[Envy (nonfiction)|envy]] was one of the most potent causes of unhappiness. Not only is the envious person rendered unhappy by his or her envy, but that person also wishes to inflict misfortune on others. | |||
== Quotations == | |||
=== On violence === | |||
<blockquote> | |||
I found one day in school a boy of medium size ill-treating a smaller boy. I expostulated, but he replied: “The bigs hit me, so I hit the babies; that’s fair.” In these words he epitomized the history of the human race. | |||
-- Source: ''[https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/488821-i-found-one-day-in-school-a-boy-of-medium Education and the Social Order]'' | |||
</blockquote> | |||
* [https://twitter.com/GnomonChronicl1/status/1585994103468298240 Post] @ Twitter (28 October 2022) | |||
=== On irreconcilable differences of opinion === | |||
<blockquote>The emotional universes we inhabit are so distinct, and in deepest ways opposed, that nothing fruitful or sincere could ever emerge from association between us. | |||
</blockquote> | |||
Source: [https://www.brainpickings.org/2016/10/06/bertrand-russell-oswald-mosley/ When Debate Is Futile: Bertrand Russell’s Remarkable Response to a Fascist’s Provocation] @ Brain Pickings | |||
=== On love and hatred === | |||
"Love is wise, hatred is foolish. In this world, which is getting more and more closely interconnected, we have to learn to tolerate each other. We have to learn to put up with the fact, that some people say things that we don't like." | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihaB8AFOhZo Message To Future Generations (1959)] @ YouTube | |||
== | == In the News == | ||
<gallery> | |||
File:Fightin' Bert Russell.jpg|link=Bertrand Russell|[[Bertrand Russell|Fightin' Bert Russell]] agrees to fight three rounds of bare-knuckled boxing at World Peace Conference. | |||
File:Bertrand Russell in 1876.jpg|Bertrand Russell, age 4, approves of peace talks. | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Fiction cross-reference == | == Fiction cross-reference == | ||
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* [[Bertrand Russell]] | * [[Bertrand Russell]] | ||
== External links == | == Nonfiction cross-reference == | ||
* [[Alfred North Whitehead (nonfiction)]] | |||
* [[Envy (nonfiction)]] | |||
* [[Gottlob Frege (nonfiction)]] | |||
== External links == | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bertrand_Russell Bertrand Russell] @ Wikipedia | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bertrand_Russell Bertrand Russell] @ Wikipedia | ||
=== Social media === | |||
* [https://twitter.com/GnomonChronicl1/status/1774836826777276564 Post] @ Twitter (1 April 2023) - "Love is wise, hatred is foolish." | |||
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[[Category:People (nonfiction)]] | [[Category:People (nonfiction)]] | ||
[[Category:Philosophers (nonfiction)]] | [[Category:Philosophers (nonfiction)]] | ||
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[[Category:Writers (nonfiction)]] | [[Category:Writers (nonfiction)]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:32, 1 April 2024
Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, OM, FRS (/ˈrʌsəl/; 18 May 1872 – 2 February 1970) was a British philosopher, logician, mathematician (nonfiction), historian, writer, social critic and political activist.
Biography
At various points in his life he considered himself a liberal, a socialist, and a pacifist, but he also admitted that he had never been any of these in any profound sense.
He was born in Monmouthshire into one of the most prominent aristocratic families in Britain.
In the early 20th century, Russell led the British "revolt against idealism".
He is considered one of the founders of analytic philosophy along with his predecessor Gottlob Frege, colleague G. E. Moore, and his protégé Ludwig Wittgenstein.
He is widely held to be one of the 20th century's premier logicians.
With Alfred North Whitehead he wrote Principia Mathematica, an attempt to create a logical basis for mathematics.
His philosophical essay "On Denoting" has been considered a "paradigm of philosophy".
His work has had a considerable influence on Logic, Mathematics (nonfiction), Set theory, Linguistics, Artificial intelligence (nonfiction), Cognitive science, computer science, Type theory, Type system, Philosophy, Philosophy of language, Epistemology, and Metaphysics, among other topics.
Russell was a prominent anti-war activist; he championed anti-imperialism and went to prison for his pacifism during World War I.
Later, he campaigned against Adolf Hitler, then criticised Stalinist totalitarianism, attacked the involvement of the United States in the Vietnam War, and was an outspoken proponent of nuclear disarmament.
In 1950 Russell was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "in recognition of his varied and significant writings in which he champions humanitarian ideals and freedom of thought".
Russell said that envy was one of the most potent causes of unhappiness. Not only is the envious person rendered unhappy by his or her envy, but that person also wishes to inflict misfortune on others.
Quotations
On violence
I found one day in school a boy of medium size ill-treating a smaller boy. I expostulated, but he replied: “The bigs hit me, so I hit the babies; that’s fair.” In these words he epitomized the history of the human race.
-- Source: Education and the Social Order
- Post @ Twitter (28 October 2022)
On irreconcilable differences of opinion
The emotional universes we inhabit are so distinct, and in deepest ways opposed, that nothing fruitful or sincere could ever emerge from association between us.
Source: When Debate Is Futile: Bertrand Russell’s Remarkable Response to a Fascist’s Provocation @ Brain Pickings
On love and hatred
"Love is wise, hatred is foolish. In this world, which is getting more and more closely interconnected, we have to learn to tolerate each other. We have to learn to put up with the fact, that some people say things that we don't like."
- Message To Future Generations (1959) @ YouTube
In the News
Fightin' Bert Russell agrees to fight three rounds of bare-knuckled boxing at World Peace Conference.
Bertrand Russell, age 4, approves of peace talks.
Fiction cross-reference
Nonfiction cross-reference
External links
- Bertrand Russell @ Wikipedia
Social media
- Post @ Twitter (1 April 2023) - "Love is wise, hatred is foolish."