“We have almost reached the point where praise of rationality is held to mark a man as an old fogey regrettably surviving from a bygone age.”
Book:Unpopular Essays
Quote by Bertrand Russell
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Unpopular Essays
This book compiles a series of essays that delve into a wide range of subjects, offering readers thought-provoking insights and unconventional viewpoints. more
Author
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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