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Mortals and Others, Volume II: American Essays 1931-1935

This volume compiles a selection of essays written during the early 1930s, exploring various themes and perspectives on American life and culture during that period. more

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Bertrand Russell
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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