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“What the world needs is not dogma but an attitude of scientific inquiry combined with a belief that the torture of millions is not desirable, whether inflicted by Stalin or by a Deity imagined in the likeness of the believer”

Quote by Bertrand Russell

Book:Bertrand Russell's Best

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Bertrand Russell's Best

Bertrand Russell's Best is a curated collection of writings that highlights the intellectual contributions of one of the 20th century's most prominent thinkers. The book includes a selection of Russell's essays, lectures, and philosophical treatises, offering readers a comprehensive overview of his ideas on logic, mathematics, philosophy, and social issues. This compilation serves as an introduction to the depth and breadth of Russell's intellectual legacy. more

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Bertrand Russell

Bertrand Russell was a British philosopher, mathematician, and logician born on May 18, 1872, and died on February 2, 1970. He is known for his contributions to logic and mathematics, particularly in the fields of mathematical logic and philosophical analysis. His works spanned a wide range of subjects, including ethics, political philosophy, history, and literary criticism. more

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